Luisito’s Bilingual Children’s Book Fair & Author Marketplace is a free family event featuring bilingual award-winning children’s authors Marie Tang, Micki Bare, Alexis M. Jackson, Ann Harrell, Karen D. Phillips, Caroline McAlister, Sandra Rathbone, Kimberly M. Pitts, Wayne J. Pitts, Luke Vandergriff and Rafael A. Osuba, live readings, books for sale, signed copies, and a special puppet performance by Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins.
May 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum

Luisito’s Bilingual Children’s Book Fair & Author Marketplace is a free family book fair in Raleigh, NC featuring award-winning children’s authors, live readings, books for sale, signed copies, and family activities.

Join us at Luisito’s Bilingual Children’s Book Fair & Author Marketplace

A Bilingual Literary Experience for the Whole Family.
Una experiencia literaria bilingüe para toda la familia.

Meet the creators, hear the stories, and take the magic home. Our marketplace features a curated selection of K-12 bilingual books. Meet local and international authors, purchase signed copies, and enjoy live readings throughout the day.

Conoce a los creadores, escucha las historias y llévate la magia a casa. Nuestro mercado cuenta con una selección curada de libros bilingües para grados K-12. Conoce a autores locales e internacionales, compra copias firmadas y disfruta de lecturas en vivo durante todo el día.

Free Admission | Open to the Public – Entrada gratuita | Abierto al público