Pasco County Libraries : Author Fest @ Starkey Ranch TLC

Discover your local literary community at the 2026 Pasco Libraries Author Fest, featuring 40+ Florida authors, workshops, a panel, story times, activities, food trucks, and more! All ages welcome.

Author Readings: 10:10-10:45 AM
- Authors To be announced!
Author Fest (Gym): 11 AM-3 PM
Children’s Story Times
- 10:15-10:45 AM: Linda Hansen, Otto the Otter
- 10:50-11:20 AM: Ana Siquiera, Vera La Valiente (Bilingual English-Spanish)
Writing Workshops: 11 AM-12 PM
- Kelly Coon - “I Wrote a Book…Now What?”
- Roy Peter Clark - "Finding Your Authentic Voice: How to Write the Story that Only You Can Write"
Author Panel: "Where Stories Begin" 1-2 PM
ALL DAY (10 AM-3 PM)
- Scavenger Hunt
- Food Trucks
- Community Partner Booths
- Outdoor Games