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Visiting Authors Coming to Our Schools Next Week! (Oct. 15–17) 📚

Posted Date: 10/07/26 (12:43 PM)
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It's almost time for the Humboldt County Children's Author Festival! Next week (October 15-17), authors from around the world will gather in Humboldt County and visit schools. The authors give presentations throughout the week, and the event culminates with the Autographing Session and Book Sale at the Humboldt County Main Library on Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Learn more about the Author Festival here: https://www.authorfest.org/.

Scroll down to learn about the authors visiting our district!

A poster for the Humboldt County Children's Author Festival on October 15th-17th, 2026, featuring whimsical illustrations of animals and a castle atop a stack of books.
Author Beth Ferry will visit Walker Elementary on Thursday, October 15, and visit Ambrosini Elementary on Friday, October 16. (Read about Beth Ferry here: https://www.bethferry.com/)
A digital collage features children's book covers like "Stick and Stone" and "Land Shark," arranged against a blue patterned background with a potted plant and chess piece.
Toddy Thomas will host author Sarvenaz Tash on October 16. Read more about Sarvenaz Tash here: https://www.sarvenaztash.com/.

A website header for author Sarvenaz Tash with navigation links and four book covers displayed below.
Author Tae Keller will visit Fortuna Middle School on October 15. Learn more about Tae Keller here: https://www.taekeller.com/.Three children's book covers are displayed side by side: "When Tomorrow Burns", "When You Trap a Tiger", and "We Carry the Sun".