We are excited to welcome celebrated authors and book lovers from across the country. The JAX Urban Book Festival supports the growth of creative talent in our community, with proceeds and sponsor contributions funding scholarships and professional development opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, this festival remains free and open to everyone.

Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and celebration at the 2nd Annual JAX Urban Book Festival!

Key JUBF25 Events:

November 1, 2024 – Launch Virtual Holiday Bookstore

January 24, 2025 – Aspiring Author Workshops, The Jessie, Jacksonville, FL

January 24, 2025 – Author VIP Happy Hour, The Jessie, Jacksonville, FL

January 25, 2025 – JAX Urban Book Festival, James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville, FL

We are excited to welcome celebrated authors and book lovers from across the country. The JAX Urban Book Festival supports the growth of creative talent in our community, with proceeds and sponsor contributions funding scholarships and professional development opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, this festival remains free and open to everyone.

Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and celebration at the 2nd Annual JAX Urban Book Festival!

Key JUBF25 Events:

November 1, 2024 – Launch Virtual Holiday Bookstore

January 24, 2025 – Aspiring Author Workshops, The Jessie, Jacksonville, FL

January 24, 2025 – Author VIP Happy Hour, The Jessie, Jacksonville, FL

January 25, 2025 – JAX Urban Book Festival, James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville, FL