Bookstock – Memphis Area Authors’ Festival

Bookstock is the largest annual local authors festival in Memphis!  Sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the Library. Stay tuned for details about Bookstock 2026 later this year. If you’re an author interested in participating, submit an application below!

The Bookstock 2026 application is now closed.

Author FAQ

BookStock Authors

Keynote Speakers

Roxane Gay

Author of Hunger & Difficult Women

Shamichael Hallman

Author of Meet Me at the Library

Activities

📖 Featured Speakers & Authors

  • Teen Authors’ Panel
  • 60 Local Authors’ Exhibits
  • Memphis Carnegie Writers’ Group

🎭 Live Performances

  • African Drumming Passion by IKENGA Drummers
  • Memphis Chinese Choir
  • South Korean Performers
  • East Meets West Fashion Show
  • Christian Brothers High School Wind Ensemble
  • Latino Music Band: Ritmo Son
  • Tradición Cultural

✍️ Creative Workshops & Activities

  • Black Out Poetry Corner
  • Bookmark Design
  • Indie Children’s Book Publishing Workshop
  • Creative Writing Workshop
  • DIY Book Tote Bags
  • 3D Printed Tiny Bookmaking
  • Poetry/Spoken Word/Singing Word Open Mic
  • All Ages Juggling Workshop

🎨 Exhibits & Interactive Fun

  • Chinese Calligraphy
  • Balloon Artist & Face Painting
  • Southwest Express: Mobile Job & Career Learning Lab
  • Bookstock Bingo

🍽 Food & Drinks

  • Flipside Asia
  • B&B’s Kitchen
  • StickEM

Pictures from Bookstock 2025!

Pictures from Past Bookstock Festivals

2025 Bookstock Authors