The 5th Annual Southside Book Fair Celebrates Local Authors and Literary Talent
Get ready for a fun-filled day as the Southside Book Fair returns for its fifth year! Perfect for the whole family, this exciting event will feature captivating books, engaging activities, and the opportunity to meet amazing authors from the Southside and beyond. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 29, 2025, from 11: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. This free event is open to everyone and will be held at the Texas Sugar Daddies Event Venue on the Por Vida Academy campus, 1135 Mission Road, San Antonio, TX 78210.
The event provides a platform for the community to connect with local authors, discover new books, and participate in engaging activities suitable for all ages. Attendees can interact directly with authors and enjoy panel discussions, readings, and book signings throughout the day. Proceeds and sponsorship support from this event directly benefit Live From The Southside’s literacy and youth education initiatives, ensuring that access to books and educational resources continues to expand across our community.
“We are thrilled to host another exciting year of the Southside Book Fair, celebrating the literary talent of our community and beyond. I am so proud of how it has grown. I love seeing our local authors share their success stories with the attendees. We hope this inspires more literacy initiatives in our community,” said April Monterrosa, Publisher/CEO of Live from the Southside and founder of the fair. “This event is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of fostering a love for reading in all ages.”
The event team, comprising April Monterrosa, Chris Espinoza, and David Martinez from Texas Sugar Daddies, is dedicated to making this year’s event memorable for all attendees.
Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the world of literature and connect with local authors! Please mark your calendars for March 29, 2025, and join us for a day of inspiration, imagination, and literary exploration.
About Southside Book Fair:
The Southside Book Fair is an annual event in San Antonio, Texas, that promotes literacy, supports local authors, and fosters a love for reading within the Southside community. It also supports the Southside Literacy Initiative. Now in its fifth year, the Southside Book Fair provides a platform for authors and readers to connect and engage in literary discussions and activities.
