Tomás Rivera Award 30th Anniversary Literature Fair | Kids Out and About Austin

Tomás Rivera Award 30th Anniversary Literature Fair


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/07/2026
The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award celebrates its 30th anniversary! The day starts off with a children’s parade from City Park, starting at 9:00 am. The fair at the Library will begin at 10:00 am and will include presentations by 13 award-winning authors and illustrators, performances by local school children, hands-on literacy and art activities for children and youth, and book giveaways. Fun for the whole family! All events are free and open to the public; some workshops will have limited capacity.

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Parking for the parade and literature fair is available in the following lots:

·       San Marcos Public Library and San Marcos Activity Center

·       Saint Joseph Catholic Church—only in the parking lot to the left side of the church, closest to City Hall, please.

·       City of San Marcos lot at City Hall

·       City Park lot with appropriate parking permit

For more information, visit our website

Location: 
San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States
See map: Google Maps

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The event has already taken place on this date: 
03/07/2026
Time: 
10 am