DSM Book Festival 

Reading can take you anywhere in the world. Let it bring you to Downtown Des Moines (DSM) to attend a festival that connects people who love books with people who create them – the DSM Book Festival at Capital Square and Cowles Commons on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.!

Discover hands-on activities, children's programming, book club discussions led by featured commentators, live music and so much more. Admission to The Festival is free.

Headlining Authors:

  • Nnedi Okorafor, Author of Marvel's "Black Panther"
  • Garth Stein, Author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
  • Susan Orlean, Author of The Library Book

Learn more about the authors!

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