KPBS San Diego Book Festival Draws Over 12,000, Announces 2026 ‘One Book’ Selections
The second annual KPBS San Diego Book Festival was held at the University of San Diego, drawing over 12,000 attendees, including an estimated 4,200 children. The event featured PBS KIDS characters, author panels, live performances, and the announcement of the…
San Diego, CA, August 22, 2026 —
The second annual KPBS San Diego Book Festival took place at the University of San Diego, attracting a significant crowd of over 12,000 participants. The event, which celebrated literature and reading, also saw an estimated 4,200 children in attendance.
Attendees of the festival experienced a variety of attractions, including appearances by popular PBS KIDS characters, engaging author panels, and live performances. A key component of the festival was the announcement of the 2026 One Book, One San Diego selections. These selections represent books chosen for adults, teens, and children as part of a community-wide reading initiative.
The KPBS San Diego Book Festival aims to foster a love of reading across different age groups within the community. The turnout of more than 12,000 attendees, including a substantial number of young readers, indicates strong community engagement with literary events. Further details regarding the specific titles selected for the 2026 One Book, One San Diego program were part of the festival’s announcements.
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