Junior Book & Author

11th Junior Book & Author

In 2004, the Junior League of Richmond established the Junior Book & Author program, a literary event held in various local schools for young adults in grades 4-8. Now reimagined and in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Richmond and bbgb books, Junior Book & Author welcomes children between the ages 0-12 who love stories to come to the Children’s Museum Chesterfield to listen to authors’ presentations on their recent books!

The Junior League of Richmond and Children’s Museum invite you to be a part of this children’s literary event as we celebrate the 11th Junior Book & Author Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Children’s Museum Chesterfield at 5:30 PM.

Our engaging panel of authors will also offer a brief interview session where we can learn more about how they come up with ideas, the writing process, and more. Expect audience interaction and fun, story time memories! Light snacks and water will be provided, and book sales presented by local bookstore bbgb books with book signings will follow the main event.

This year’s featured authors and books are:

  • And Then Came You: When Families Grow, Love Grows Too by Christina Shawn (early reader)
  • The Great Puppypalooza by Emily Ecton (middle grade)
  • Conspiracy at the Launch – Book 12 in The Virginia Mysteries by Steven Smith (middle grade)

Individual tickets are $12.00 per person and Family Four Packs are $42.00. Children who are less than 1 years old and sitting on laps (no concessions) do not require a ticket. All tickets are non-refundable.

Marco’s Pizza will be served at the event for $1 per slice!

 

Books can be pre-ordered through bbgb books through this link – available after the author announcement! If pre-ordering books for pickup at the event, please select “pick-up” as the delivery option at checkout, and indicate JLR in the comments section.

Interested in being a Sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Elisabeth Holmes at bookandauthor@jlrichmond.org for more information. All funds raised from the event directly support the Junior League of Richmond and its mission. Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible! Click here to check out our Junior Book & Author 2026 Sponsorship Packet. After you’ve selected your sponsorship level or would like an ad in our event program, please complete the Junior Book & Author Commitment Form. If you would like to donate to our event, please complete the Donation Form.

Thank you to our 2026 Junior Book & Author Sponsors!

Junior Presenting Sponsor and Media Partner

Junior Advocate Sponsors

Junior Champion Sponsors

Junior Friend Sponsor

In Kind Supporters

Junior Book and Author is a collaborative fundraiser for the Junior League of Richmond and the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Proceeds from this event support both nonprofit organizations. To learn more about the Children’s Museum of Richmond, click here. The Junior League of Richmond is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.