Presenting partners and participating authors

The book fair is presented through a partnership between the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the Port Royal Sound Foundation, the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore, and the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO). This all-encompassing event is aiming to promote literacy amongst young people, and provides a fun-filled day for the entire family. The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no admission fee.

Special guest volunteers from DAYLO will be involved in picture book read-alouds and bookmark art projects throughout the day, adding an interactive element to the event. Numerous authors and artists will also be in attendance to read from their works and participate in signings. Among the featured authors are Susan Diamond Riley, who will read from her newest Delta & Jax Mystery, ‘The Sea Devil’s Demise’ and Antwan Eady, the bestselling children’s picture book author, who will read from his newest book, ‘The Last Stand’.

Additional Activities & Program Schedules

Besides the author readings, the National Park Service will host a special ‘Read with a Ranger’ program at noon. Participating authors and artists will include Patricia Bee, Rebecca Chamberlain, Mary T. Jacobs, Kellie Langan, Emma McClure, Katherine Robinson, and Laurie Suber. Their books will be available for purchase, and the authors will be available for signing after the readings. At 1:00 p.m., a food truck will start catering, allowing attendees to grab lunch without having to leave the event area.

About The Featured Authors

Author Susan Diamond Riley has a long-standing career in publishing, journalism, and education. With over thirty years of experience in the field, she has written and edited award-winning works. She holds a master’s degree in children’s literature and is actively involved in various writers’ organizations. Her keen interest in children’s writing is the driving force behind the exhilarating Delta & Jax Mysteries.

Antwan Eady, a renowned author of children’s picture books, is highly appreciated for his focus on family, community, and land in his stories. He is the author of the award-winning book ‘Nigel and the Moon’ and the recently released ‘The Last Stand’. His roots in South Carolina’s Lowcountry are evident in his narrative. Apart from writing, he spends his time visiting schools, libraries, and colleges across the country to promote the importance of reading.

Every year, the Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair is celebrated as a testament to the power of literacy and the role of books in shaping the lives of children. As always, the primary goal remains the same: to foster a love of books and reading among children in the Lowcountry area, and to encourage young readers to explore the limitless world of imagination that books provide. And those attending this year’s spectacular event will have the possibility to witness firsthand the joy and rewards that reading can bring.