Since the very first Texas Book Festival nearly 30 years ago, children’s programming has been at the heart of our founding goal to inspire Texans of all ages to love reading. Random House Children’s Books was an early partner in connecting our youngest readers with treasured stories, helping them discover new authors and books, and inspiring a lifelong love of books and reading.
In 2025, Texas Book Festival is proud to continue our partnership with Random House Children’s Books, and we look forward to introducing children and their families to their next favorite author, book, or character. Look for these Random House Children’s Books authors and books at the 2025 Texas Book Festival November 8-9 in downtown Austin!
Bibsy Cross and the Time Capsule by Liz Garton Scanlon
Panel Session: Bibsy, Marisol, Stella and Marigold: Charming Chapter Books with Girls in the Lead
Saturday, November 8 from 11:00 – 11:45 AM in the Next Chapter Tent
Bibsy is back in the fourth installment of this charming chapter book series by Austin’s own Liz Garton Scanlon. Bibsy, a precocious eight-year-old, isn’t so sure she wants to capture her childhood in a time capsule for school. But when Nanaberry arrives, she helps Bibsy see the project in a new light. Will Bibsy discover how to preserve her memories without letting them go?
Speak Up, Santiago! By Julio Anta
Panel Session: Sports, Socializing, and Self-Reflection: Graphic Novels on Growing Up
Saturday, November 8 from 12:00 –12:45 PM in the Next Chapter Tent
Santiago is leaving New York City for the summer to spend time with his Abuela in Hillside Valley. He’s delighted to meet new friends, play soccer, and enjoy his Abuela’s excellent cooking, but he grows self-conscious as he learns that most Hillside Valley residents are fluent in Spanish. Since Santi is still learning the language, he struggles to feel “Colombian enough” as he spends time with his Hillside Valley friends and neighbors.
The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady
Panel Session: Read Me a Story: The Gathering Table
Sunday, November 9 from 11:00–11:30 AM in the Read Me a Story Tent
A beautiful story of one Southern family’s dedication to sharing time, food, and one special table, Antwan Eady’s The Gathering Table reminds us that love and community are always worth coming together for.
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares
Panel Session: The Past Lives On: Hope and Resilience Amidst WWII and the Cuban Revolution
Sunday, November 9 1:00 – 1:45 PM in the Next Chapter Tent
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban is the moving graphic memoir of 12-year-old Carlos (who would grow up to become the author’s father), his life during the Cuban Revolution, and his family’s harrowing escape to America. This powerful coming-of-age book tells a timeless story of one family’s quest for freedom and a new place to call home.
