In 2008, our roster of 200+ author appearances includes Dr. Cornel West, Naomi Wolf, Walter Mosley, Michael Ian Black, Mark McEwen, Chef Martin Yan, Iyanla Vanzant, Daniel Mark Epstein, Omar Tyree, Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sanchez, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Farnoosh Torabi, Cameron Johnson, Laura Schlitz, Ron Suskind, Hudson Talbott, Adam Roberts, Brooke Parkhurst, Amy Goodman, Avi, Chef George Duran, Sweet Potato Queen Jill Connor Browne and many, many more!

Dynamic, personal interaction between readers and authors is the hallmark of our festival - please explore the stage schedules to learn more about our fun-filled event.  We look forward to seeing you at the Baltimore Book Festival!

NEW FOR 08!  School of Lit - showcasing faculty and students from local colleges/ universities.  Thank you CityLit Project!

NEW FOR 08! Radical Bookfair Pavilion - Exhibitors and authors, bringing together the best of radical, independent and DIY publishing.  Thank you Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse!

NEW FOR 08!  Festival Stage - readings, panel discussions, along with performances by members of the Baltimore Theatre Alliance.

The Baltimore Book Festival is pleased to offer, for its second year, The Book Club Connection.  Go to Join Us!/Contact and click on applications for more information and to register your Book Club.