May 3-9, 2026

Mass Kids Lit Fest will return
for a fourth year!

This week-long celebration of children’s literature will take place across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties in May, 2027. The festival showcases Massachusetts-based children’s authors and features a few different types of events, including school visits, library events, and community workshops and activities.

Download the 2026 Festival poster