Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival!
April 25, 2026 at Toledo School for the Arts
The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is a book festival focused on teens and tweens of Northwest Ohio. The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is a volunteer organization made up of lovers of literature, who have come together to create a fantastic opportunity for teens from Northwest Ohio and the surrounding area to meet their favorite authors and discover new authors.
The 2026 festival took place at Toledo School for the Arts on Saturday, April 25. Signup for our newsletter to get updates as announcements are made!
Committees
It takes a village to put on a Book Fest and ours is no different. The following Committees are necessary to ensure a smooth Book Fest and we are looking for Chairs! If you would like to help put on the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival, fill out our volunteer request and we will contact you!
- Fundraising: Shannon Holleran
- Schools & Libraries: Rebecca Sheldrick
- Finances: Shellie Harrison
- Publicity: Shannon Holleran
- Hospitality: Shelley Bertsch
- Authors & Programming: Denise Phillips & Amanda Rzicznek
- Sales: Denise Phillips
If you are interested in participating in a committee, use the Contact Us link below to let us know!
Mission
To encourage a love of literature in Northwest Ohio teens and keep them reading by introducing them to authors and engaging them with thoughtful and fun discussions.
The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure equal access and opportunity for everyone involved in our events and programs.
Contact Us
You can always email us at info@nwoteenbookfest.com.