Book Fairs, Festivals & Conferences

The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, we showcase Jacksonville as a hub for arts, culture, business, and social progress. We welcome celebrated authors and book lovers from across the country. JUBF supports the growth of creative talent in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, this festival remains free and open to everyone.

In its seventh year, the 2026 Sunshine State Book Festival “Brings Readers and Writers Together.” 100 authors will showcase their books while several activities will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with cultural events inspired by “From Pirates to the Present: 250 Year of Literature in Florida.”

F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival (Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Spiritual, Health and More) hosts more than 40 authors, editors, and filmmakers who convene to discuss their books, upcoming projects, and share insight and wisdom related to their crafts.

Host Hotel: The DAYTONA, A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel
Address: 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida

Multiple City & State Event!

The Rescuing History Authors Tour — A Rolling Symposium features the following stops:

• Feb. 28, 2026 – 40 Acres & A Mule Breakfast Kick-off (Royal, FL)
• Feb. 28, 2026 – The Villages – Presentation & Book Signings (Summerfield, FL)
• March 1, 2026 – Woodruff Library – Clark Atlanta Univ. – Full Schedule (GA)
• March 2, 2026 – The Legacy Museums/Convening Ctr. – Full Schedule (AL)
• March 3, 2026 – FAMU-ME Black Archives Research Center – Full Schedule (FL)
• March 4, 2026 – Ersula’s History Shop – Closing Event (Tampa, FL)

In a bold new approach to preserving, celebrating, and sharing African American history, Rescuing History Inc., a nonprofit, and Sula Too Publishing announce the launch of the Rescuing History Authors Tour — A Rolling Symposium, a multi-state journey featuring authors, educators, and cultural leaders traveling together to historically significant sites across the Southeast.

The immersive tour transforms a charter bus into a mobile:

• Learning lab
• Bookstore
• Storytelling studio
• Community gathering space

The initiative takes history directly to the people who lived it and the communities shaped by it.

There really is something for all ages to experience at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. Everyone enjoys the multiple stages with the celebrity authors who share ‘inside scoop’ about their latest books or what makes a story idea click for them. You will be able to buy books and have the authors personalize and sign them too! You’ll find our numerous book and educational vendors offering the latest in services and new ideas. Kids will be mesmerized by the storytellers.