South Dakota Festival of Books

Kate DiCamillo is the bestselling children's author of "The Tale of Despereaux," "Because of Winn-Dixie," "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" and more.

J. Ryan Stradal describes his love for food and the Midwest with In the Moment's Lori Walsh.

Corabelle Fellows’ story has been obscured by sensationalism, racism and sexism. Author and journalist Chuck Raasch seeks to set the record straight in his new novel.

Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis explores the origins, history and leaders of the conservation movement in her book "Beloved Beasts."

In this 2005 Dakota Life segment, SDPB takes a look around the South Dakota Festival Of Books.

Kenny Higashi went into the army to keep his family out of Japanese-American internment camps. Lauren Harris and Felicia Hoshino tell his story in "A Place for Harvest."

Gary D. Schmidt's latest book tasks a middle school boy with the impossible feats of a Greek hero. Will he complete them? And will he get a passing grade?

Henry Cole has provided the pictures and words for several books in the children's section of the library. "Forever Home" is his latest work.

What can you find at this year’s festival? Jennifer Widman with the South Dakota Center for the Book shares what to expect.

Join SDPB at The Lodge at Deadwood for the Festival of Books September 22 and 23, 2023.