Join us as we celebrate 40 years of honoring the best in Kid Lit
Take a sneak peek at the BFYR experience

Elevate your summer July 10–11, 2025

Conference Highlights
  • Meet and listen to award-winning authors and illustrators.
  • Opportunities for one-on-one conversations with incredible authors and illustrators.
  • Personal book signings.
  • Q&A author breakout sessions each day to answer your questions.
  • Connect with other book lovers.
  • Perfect for teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents—anyone who enjoys the best of kids lit!
Conference Features
  • Conversations with Authors breaks into candid small-group conversations.
  • Virginia Sorensen Lecture and Dinner—featuring Rafael López.
  • Spotlight on Books by our panel of experts.
  • Onsite Book Shopping in the Provo Library Annex.
  • BYU Credit for those who register for credit. (Free for BYU Employees)
  • Book Giveaways that include Newbery, Caldecott award books, and a chance to win a free conference registration.