Welcome to our annual author event where you’ll find a book for everyone! It’s a literary celebration that immerses authors and readers in the adventures found at the turn of every page. Meet new authors, discover new books, get autographs, and play games.
We are transitioning this event over to a fresh webpage. Please go here for more details.
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring a portion of the event, or an author interested in participating next year, please let us know any time by emailing Tanya Ross at: tanyarossauthor@gmail.com
Look here for an interview and a complete list of participating authors.
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We have an amazing team of volunteers, support staff, and sponsors donating time and talent all year to make this event possible. A heartfelt thank you to each and every one.
Once Upon a Book Fair…
…encourages literacy
…showcases multiple genres, something for everyone
…inspires youth
…shines a spotlight on local writers
…provides a rare meet and greet with published authors
…draws people together and celebrates diversity
…validates San Diego’s public library programs
…creates a unique cultural community event
…supports small business
…has education, inspiration, and imagination all in one fabulous place!
Once Upon a Book Fair 2024 was:
Saturday, October 12th
10am to 5pm
Venue: San Marcos Community Center, Main Hall
3 Civic Center Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069
(San Diego North County)
No tickets necessary! FREE fun for the whole family!
This year’s fair was a Cos-play event! Costume contests, pirate parade, writer’s panels, kids games, pirate punch bar, and a taco truck!
Once Upon a Book Fair 2023
Go on a treasure hunt and raid the dragon’s lair!
Our first 75 guests who solved the riddle got a free book!
Was Saturday, June 3rd
California Center for the Arts, Escondido (Directions/Map/Free Parking)
Art & Education Studios
340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Jolie Tunnell & Tanya Ross podcasting 
Hannah for Jolie Tunnell 
Tanya Ross 
The Jester 
MaryAnn Horton, Tania Pryputniewicz, Carol Heasley, Laura Engel, Susan Farese, Kyomi O’Connor 
Matt Coyle 
Anastasia Zadeik & Shelley Burbank 
David Larson 
Jane Muschenetz, Susan Farese, Jolie Tunnell, Kyomi O’Connor 
Robert Aduato 
Dan Matthews & T Jefferson Parker
Once Upon a Book Fair 2022
Was Saturday, June 4th, at Grape Day Park in Escondido
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
GRAND PRIZE: An autographed book from every author!
