Books in Bloom Book and Literary Festival

When:
May 13,2023 – May 13,2023 all-day
Where:
Color Burst Park
6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia MD
Books in Bloom returns for its 7th year to celebrate the joy of books and meaningful dialogue while focusing on building community through empathy and understanding by highlighting activism through literature. The festival will build upon the 'banned books' theme while exploring themes of race, gender, diversity and freedom of expression. In addition to an incredible lineup  of authors and speakers, attendees will enjoy a wide range of interactive family-friendly fun including a pop-up bookstore, a kid's corner with crafts and activities, local food and drink specials, and more. No tickets necessary for entry. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.