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McKinney Literary Fest (Adults)

McKinney Literary Fest (Adults) In-Person

Immerse yourself in a literary haven. This two-day, come-and-go event will feature meet-and-greets with over 40 authors, panels, and networking opportunities intended to inspire and elevate authors of all levels. Please note that seating may be limited.

  • Where: McKinney City Hall 401 E. Virginia St. 
  • Saturday: Doors open at 10 a.m. Don't miss keynote speaker George Getschow at 10:30 a.m. and author readings from 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
  • Sunday: Doors open at 11 a.m. Don't miss keynote speaker Lyndsey Lewellen at 11:30 a.m. and author panels at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Full schedule below. 

 

Location:
City Hall
From:
10:00am, Saturday, August 23, 2025
To:
3:00pm, Sunday, August 24, 2025
Audience:
  Adults

Please select ticket quantity based on number of participants.

Registration is required. There are 554 seats available.

Calling all literary lovers!

The McKinney Public Library is hosting McKinney Literary Fest on August 23 and 24! This event is designed to connect local authors with literature lovers from throughout our North Texas community. More than 40 local authors will be onsite throughout the event. Book enthusiasts are invited to drop in to meet the authors and peruse their books. Check out the keynote speakers and expert panel discussions detailed below. A special thanks to the McKinney Public Library Foundation for making this event possible!

Saturday, August 23: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10 a.m. - Meet and greet with local authors 

  • 10:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker: George Getschow
    • Readings from Pastures of the Empty Page and discussion of the life and legacy of Larry McMurtry. Signing and author meet and greet after. Neighbor Books will be on-site for book sales. 
  • 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Author Readings 

Sunday, August 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

11 a.m. - Meet and greet with local authors 

  • 11:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker: Lyndsey Lewellen
    • Readings from The Chaos Grid and The Crier Stone and discussion on writing YA, science fiction, and the publishing process. Signing and author meet and greet after. Neighbor Books will be on-site for book sales. 
  • 12:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Redefining the Romance: Love Stories that Evolve With Us
  • 2 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Author Empire Building: Building Your Brand, Book, and Business

 

 

By attending this event, you consent your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in promotional materials whether known or hereafter devised, and you release the City of McKinney assignees and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Please do not attend this event if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.