Mesa Book Festival

08/22/2026

New Author Blog Post:

I teach a lot of workshops and do a lot of book events, which means I get to talk to a lot of people about books in general and my books specifically.
Here are 5 Things I’ve Learned Talking to People About My Books

https://wp.me/p7FDkP-17I

08/19/2026

Good Morning, All- Quick message- there is an email circulating offering "Advertising Packages" for the Mesa Book Festival. This email is fraudulant.

08/18/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to promote your business?
Mesa Book Festival sponsors receive visibility through:
✔ Event signage
✔ Website and email promotion
✔ Podcast and media acknowledgements
✔ Stage programming recognition
✔ Community goodwill
Join us as we work toward welcoming 10,000 attendees in 2026.
Become a sponsor:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/be-an-mbf-sponsor

08/14/2026

📚 TOMORROW: The Mall Crawl Book Fair!
If you follow the Mesa Book Festival because you love discovering authors and books, here's another literary outing for your weekend.
Join Anthology Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 AM–5 PM at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa.
See who's attending + event details:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/calendar/eventdetail/41/-/mall-crawl-book-faire-2

Founded in 1994, Anthology is an Arizona based literary non profit promoting poetry, prose and art.

08/13/2026

Planning for the 2026 Mesa Book Festival:
📅 August – Build Author Alliances
August is networking month. Connect with other participating writers and small presses. Cross-promote, coordinate giveaways, and support each other’s audiences before the festival even begins.
https://vist.ly/5epeg

08/12/2026

Meet the authors behind the books! 📖
Author Sharon Skinner is among the writers scheduled to appear at the Mall Crawl Book Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Superstition Springs Center.
Come browse books, talk with authors and spend part of your Saturday celebrating Arizona's literary community.
10 AM–5 PM | Mesa
Details: https://www.anthology.org/index.php/calendar/eventdetail/41/-/mall-crawl-book-faire-2

Founded in 1994, Anthology is an Arizona based literary non profit promoting poetry, prose and art.

08/10/2026

📚 One week until books take over the mall!
While we're counting down to the Mesa Book Festival in December, there's another great chance to support authors and discover your next read.
The Mall Crawl Book Fair is Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 AM–5 PM at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa.
Meet authors. Discover books. Support the literary community.
Details: https://www.anthology.org/index.php/calendar/eventdetail/41/-/mall-crawl-book-faire-2

Founded in 1994, Anthology is an Arizona based literary non profit promoting poetry, prose and art.

08/09/2026

The latest Anthology Newsletter has just been sent! 📬
Get the latest on Mesa Book Festival registration, upcoming events, internship opportunities, and ways you can support literacy and Arizona's writing community.
Read it online here: https://clickacm.com/share/ACDk1zQXKnZFVEPULYzpUw8Nkdq5Op4SvK1AegdPJ/

We have 11 Days to the 2nd Annual Mall Crawl Book fair, and we do still have a small number of spaces available. Also, apologies on the URL issues in last month's update- we should have caught them all for this edition.

08/05/2026

Great communities are built by organizations that invest in them.
The Mesa Book Festival returns December 5–6, 2026, bringing together thousands of readers, authors, publishers, educators, libraries, and families in Downtown Mesa.
When you become a sponsor, you're not simply supporting an event—you help make literacy, creativity, and local culture accessible to everyone.
Learn about sponsorship opportunities today:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/be-an-mbf-sponsor

Information on becoming a sponsor of the Mesa Book Festival.

08/04/2026

Every great event starts months before opening day.
Anthology interns help support literary events like the Mesa Book Festival, Mall Crawl Book Fair, Haunted Library, and more by assisting with planning, marketing, vendor coordination, registration, and community outreach.
If you enjoy organizing, collaborating, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/news-posts/147-build-your-future-with-an-anthology-internship