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Hill Country Author Fair (HCAF)  ·  Fredericksburg, TX  ·  Sat. September 12, 2026  ·  10am–1pm

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Events & Appearances

Book fairs, festivals, school visits, and library events all across Texas. Come say hi!

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Jun 6–7 2026

Wilson County Book Festival

📍 1103 4th St, Floresville, TX 78114

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Jul 4 2026

50th Annual July Jubilee

📍 Leakey, TX

Sep 12 2026
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Hill Country Author Fair (HCAF)

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 Pioneer Memorial Library, 115 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

No book sales allowed on site — pre-order your books in advance!

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Oct 17 2026

2nd Annual Cibolo Book Festival

10:00 am

📍 Cibolo, TX

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Nov 14 2026

Songs on the Frio

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

📍 146 US 83, Leakey, TX 78873

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Where I've Been

Past Events

A look back at all the bookish adventures. Thank you to every community that has welcomed Aunt Shelly!

2026

Apr 28–29

Castroville Public Library — Author Reading

Tue. April 28, 11:00–11:30 am · Wed. April 29, 10:30–11:00 am · Castroville, TX

Apr 20

Hondo National Library Night

6:30–8:00 pm · 2003 Avenue K, Hondo, TX

Apr 19

Castroville BBQ Co Pop-Up

10:00 am–2:00 pm · 1303 Lorenzo St, Castroville, TX

Mar 21

Literature Matters

2:00–4:00 pm · Chumbley Elementary School, 13969 Blanco River Run

2025

Nov 8

Songs on the Frio

10:00 am–4:00 pm · 146 US 83, Leakey, TX 78873 · songsonthefrio.com

Oct 18

2nd Annual Cibolo Book Festival

10:00 am–3:00 pm · 207 S. Main St, Cibolo, TX

Oct 11

Tex-Indie Book Fair 2025

10:00 am–5:00 pm · The British International School (gymnasium), 2203 N Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77449

Sep 12–13

East Texas Booktacular 2025

309 Conrad Hilton Blvd, Cisco, TX 76437

Aug 2

Back To School Event

12:00–5:00 pm · 815 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214

Jul 17

The Blockhouse Cafe — Kids Club Story Time

10:00 am · 11781 FM 1346, Saint Hedwig, TX · Candy Bar Bingo + read-aloud of I'm Happy, Are You?

Summer

2025 Reading Road Trip — Various Locations

May 30–31 · Mini Book Festival, Floresville, TX  ·  Jun 17 · Charlotte, TX  ·  Jun 18 · Universal City, TX  ·  Jun 22 · Cibolo Grange Market  ·  Jul 2 · Universal City, TX  ·  Jul 26 · Next Gen Innovators Expo, Jourdanton, TX

May 30–31

La Vernia Children's Story Time

9:00 am–1:00 pm · 221 San Antonio Rd, La Vernia, TX 78121

Apr 26

Louise Hayes Park 75th Celebration

9:00 am–1:00 pm · 202 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028

Mar 29

CAST LEAD Market Days

9:00 am–2:00 pm · 7284 FM 1626, San Antonio, TX 78263

2024

Nov 30

Christmas On The Square

9:00 am–5:00 pm · Leakey Courthouse, 146 US HWY 83, Leakey, TX 78873

Oct 12

Author Indie Book Fair 2024

10:00 am–6:00 pm · The British International School (gymnasium), 2203 N Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77449

Sep 14

Literature Matters Festival 2024

2:00–4:00 pm · The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

2024

Multi-Author Signing Event

7:00–9:00 pm · 408 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373

Memories from the Road

Event Photos

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2026

Castroville BBQ Co Pop-Up, April 2026 Castroville BBQ Co Pop-Up, April 2026 Hondo National Library Night, April 2026 Castroville Public Library Author Reading, April 2026

2025

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2024

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For Schools & Libraries

Book Aunt Shelly

Bring the magic of storytelling to your classroom, library, or event. Shelly loves connecting with young readers in person — read-alouds, book signings, half-day or full-day school visits.

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