Our Story
Our mission is to build a self-sustaining ecosystem that circulates knowledge, culture, visibility, and economic opportunity throughout Atlanta. Connecting writers, creatives, businesses, and communities through the power of storytelling.
The Atlanta Book Festival was created to bring Atlanta together through books, culture, and connection. In a time when people are seeking more intentional community, we saw an opportunity to create more than an event — we set out to build a festival rooted in curiosity, belonging, and shared experience.
Atlanta deserved a book festival that reflected the full spectrum of its people, stories, and neighborhoods. One that celebrates not only authors and ideas, but the culture and conversations that move the city forward.
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200+
Expected Attendees
30+
Authors
10+
Speakers & Performers
We’re Building More
Than an Event
We’re building a movement — around stories, voices, and connection. One that invests deeply in Atlanta’s literary future and cultivates community that extends well beyond festival day.
Ready to be part of it?
Whether you’re coming to read, to present, to sell, or to connect — there’s a place for you at Atlanta Book Fest.