This morning, we gathered at the Capitol to receive a donation from Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy’s donation will sponsor the festival's “Turn the Page” event with Marshall Ramsey at both the 2024 MBF and in Jackson Public Schools this fall, and we are so grateful for their support.

The MBF is passionate about spreading the joy of reading among MS's young people. One way we strive to do so is with KidNote. If you’re interested in having one of your favorite authors from our lineup coming to speak at your school, email info@msbookfestival.com.

We’ll just read inside.

This week At A Glance spotlights “Ours” by Phillip B. Williams. If you like historical fantasy, Black surrealism, and explorations of the concept of freedom, then this book is for you! Don’t miss Phillip B. Williams at the 2024 MS Book Festival on September 14th.

We still can’t believe this year’s festival will mark our 10th anniversary! Let us know your favorite book festival memory from over the years in the comments.

If you’ve been wanting to get back into reading but don’t know where to start, here are 9 books that we think will rekindle your love for reading!

The start of the 2024/2025 school year is upon us! The MBF is passionate about working with schools throughout MS to encourage a love of literature in students. To learn more about opportunities for your school, email Tonja Murphy at tonja@msbookfestival.com.

Don't miss Shaun Hamil in conversation with our Executive Director Ellen Daniels at Lemuria tomorrow on Tuesday, July 23rd! He will be discussing his book "The Dissonance" and will have a signing at 5 pm and a reading at 5:30 pm. See y'all there!

This week’s At A Glance highlights “Mother Doll” by Katya Apekina. If you like Russian history, depictions of generational trauma, and examinations of womanhood, then this book is for you! Don’t miss Katya Apekina at the MS Book Festival on September 14th.

We are excited to share "No Going Home," by John Caleb Grenn, the official artwork for the 2024 MS Book Festival! You can find commemorative posters and signed and numbered fine art prints for purchase at the festival merchandise tent on September 14th.

We're back with even more author announcements! Don't miss seeing these incredible authors on September 14th at the 2024 MS Book Festival!

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Travel through a book this summer by choosing a travel destination and getting a book recommendation! Let us know your pick in the comments.

The first Reading the Room event was one for the books! Thank you to the MS Humanities Council for partnering with us, to Native Coffee for letting us use their space, and to everyone who attended. Our next event will be this afternoon at 4 pm at Friendly City Books.

Brb, spending the summer catching up on all of the 2024 festival books.

At last night’s ESPY’s, @SteveGleason received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for his ALS advocacy in the midst of his own struggles with ALS. Steve, his wife Michel, and co-author Jeff Duncan will discuss his book "A Life Impossible" at the 2024 MBF on Sept. 14.

This Week’s At A Glance features “God Bless You Otis Spunkmeyer” by Joseph Earl Thomas. If you like alternating timelines, examinations of Black life, and stories of war veterans, then this book is for you! Don’t miss Joseph Earl Thomas at the 2024 MBF on September 14th.

We are thrilled to announce that Jesmyn Ward and LeVar Burton are joining the 2024 MS Book Festival! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime conversation between Burton and Ward about her latest novel, LET US DESCEND, on September 14th at the 10th-anniversary festival!

10 WORDS. 2 AUTHORS. 1 REVEAL TOMORROW. In honor of 10 years, here are 10 words. Find the connections to figure out who is coming!

We’re a few days away from Gabrielle Zevin’s tour stop in Jackson! Each ticket purchase includes a paperback copy of TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW and a chance to meet Gabrielle after the talk. To buy your ticket, visit https://t.co/Xjsvt1DOHf