DSM Book Festival Set for March 26, Author Applications Open

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Nov. 1, 2021) – Save the date for the 2022 DSM Book Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 26. The DSM Book Festival connects people who love books with people who create them. The Festival features nationally acclaimed authors, hands-on workshops, children’s activities and more.

Local authors, illustrators and publishers looking for ways to reach new audiences are encouraged to apply to promote their work and be part of The Festival. The DSM Book Festival is offering an opportunity for selected authors and illustrators to promote themselves and their latest work. Those interested may apply online through Sunday, Jan. 16. Accepted author, publisher and Illustrator applications will be notified by Friday, Jan. 28.

“We are excited to once again host the DSM Book Festival to celebrate local writers and hear from successful national keynote authors,” said Colleen Murphy, Downtown Events Director at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “We encourage Greater Des Moines residents to save the date as they will not want to miss out on this vibrant festival in March.”

More details, including headlining authors, will be announced in coming months. Learn more at DSMbookfestival.com.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.