Buxton Books is proud to be a sponsor and the bookseller for Up, Up, and Read, a children’s literary festival presented by the Charleston Library Society and The Book Drop. Read below for more information about the three days of free, fun-filled programming or click here.
COME ONE, COME ALL!
The Charleston Library Society and The Book Drop present the first-ever children’s literary festival: Up, Up & Read! a three-day free (and open to all) festival to foster the love of reading in support of our community effort to nurture early childhood literacy by increasing access to books. In support of The Book Drop initiative by the Charleston Library Society, Up, Up & Read! will celebrate children’s literature and nurture the community through programming that cultivates and connects readers of diverse ages and backgrounds with beloved children’s authors, while inspiring children to WANT to read and make reading accessible to every child, regardless of circumstances. Visitors will enjoy a full day of Read-Aloud story times and author panels, musical performances, book signings, and art projects inspired by our favorite authors and illustrators.
August 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2025
OPEN 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
STORY TIMES WITH BELOVED AUTHORS
*Author names to be announced soon*
DAILY, 10:30 PM, 1:30PM, 3:30 PM
Book Fair by Buxton Books
Crafts
Lemonade Stand
King of Pops Popsicles
Silhouettes by Clay Rice (8/5, 10AM-3PM)
Music by Sabrina Moorman (8/6, 2:30PM)
Interactive Art Installation with Nancy Perry
FREE ENTRY AND OPEN TO ALL!
Thank you to our sponsors for helping us remove barriers to books and making this event possible:
King of Pops
Charleston Balloon Girl
Buxton Books