SBF Family Headline Event Presented with Northshire Bookstore: Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall–Lost Evangeline

Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 10:30 am
Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saratoga Book Festival and co-presenter Northshire Bookstore invite you to a family headline event with Kate DiCamillo, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall. The two reunite to present their new novel Lost Evangeline, an original fairy tale set in the world of The Puppets of Spelhorst and The Hotel Balzaar.

  • 1 seat / 1 book: $30: Admission for one to the event, one copy of Lost Evangeline
  • 2 seats / 1 book: $35: Admission for two to the event, one copy of Lost Evangeline
  • Family pack! 3 seats /1 book: $40: Admission for three to the event, one copy of Lost Evangeline

Copies of The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Sophie Blackall; Ferris by Kate DiCamillo; and If I Was a Horse by Sophie Blackall may also be purchased.

If these costs are a hardship for your family, please contact us at sbfinfo@fsspl.org, as we have “scholarships” available.

Please note: Lost Evangeline will be released on September 30th. Books will be fulfilled at the event.

Purchase Tickets Here

KidZone: A Literary Marketplace for Young Readers

Sunday, October 5 | 1–4 PM | Saratoga Springs Public Library
This special event is designed for kids and families, offering a chance for children’s authors, publishers, and book-related vendors to connect with young readers in a fun, interactive setting. This event will be free for attendees.

KIDZONE: AUTHORS AND EXHIBITORS

Coming soon…

Thank You to our KidZone Sponsor...

The KidZone is now full, but you can still apply to be on our waitlist by completing this application.

KidZone Application