Williamsburg Regional Library is hosting its 5th annual KidLit Fest on Saturday and headlining it with Valerie Tripp, whose work was inspired, in part, by Colonial Williamsburg.
The celebrated author is the mind behind a number of "American Girl" series, including Felicity, Samantha and Kit, all of which have been adapted to film.
Tripp’s "Felicity" books are based on a 9-year-old living in Williamsburg during the Revolutionary War.
The KidLit Fest is called the Anniversary Edition as it ties into the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its focus is on helping children connect themselves to history through literature.
The festival opens at 12:30. Tripp's talk begins at 3, followed by a Q&A and a book signing. Attendees can pick up free tickets to the author talk at the check-in table in the Stryker Center beginning at 12:30.
“Having Valerie Tripp here is the perfect way to combine our annual celebration of children’s literature with 250th festivities,” said Alicia Phinney, the library's Youth Services director, in a news release.
“This event gives us the opportunity to turn history from the page into something kids can actually interact with.”
The festival will have other history-based activities, such as making butter and bread as they were in Colonial Virginia. The festival takes place at the library, Stryker Center and City Square Park.
Free parking is available at the library, 515 Scotland St., and City Square Parking Terrace, 401 N. Boundary St. Paid parking is available at the Prince George Parking Garage, 230 N. Henry St.
Visit wrl.org/KidLitFest for more information.
