Teen Book Festival

Let’s play ball! We are teaming up with Frontier Field and bringing TBF back for an in-person festival on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Gates will open at 9 AM and our first pitch will kick off the opening sessions at 10 AM.

8 DAYS UNTIL TBF! We are approaching TBF super fast and we wanted to share some important information on how to be prepared for TBF this year. Today we are covering food, accessibilty, and parking. Any other questions? Contact us! #ROCTBF2022

Look fabulous in a TBF t-shirt! Exclusive TBF merch is available for purchase through our online shop. We have hoodies, water bottles, hats, and more! Visit the TBF website to get to our shop #ROCTBF2022

We are delighted to announce that the Konar Foundation is one of TBF’s sponsors this year. Together we will bring the TBF magic for all teens in Rochester. #ROCTBF2022

Happy Belated Book Birthday A.S. King! In ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES, Mac and his classmates discovers a book with blacked out words within the pages. A.S King’s new novel shows all the ways truth can be hard... but still worth fighting for #ROCTBF2022

Happy book birthday @byalexaster. LIGHTLARK is filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers. The book is out now! Get your copy at your local library or at @HipocampoBooks #ROCTBF2022

Announcing our TBF 2022 Starting Line-ups. You can meet our players on Saturday, September 24 at Frontier Field. Gates open at 9 AM. First pitch is at 10 AM. #ROCTBF2022

Erik is the author of ALL THAT’S LEFT IN THE WORLD, a post-apocalyptic, queer YA adventure. Margi is the author of WINDSWEPT, HEART OF A SAMURAI, and more! Check out these two authors at your local library or @HipocampoBooks, this year’s bookseller for TBF! #ROCTBF2022

Joining the TBF Team are @WriterikJB & @margipreus. #ROCTBF2022

Planning on bussing to TBF? Fill out the TBF Bus Form so we can welcome you and your group to Frontier Field. Find the form on our TBF website under “For Attendees.” #ROCTBF2022

It’s not too late to sign up to be a TBF volunteer! There are part-time and full time volunteer positions for teens and adults. Submit your application by this Friday! #ROCTBF2022

We are sad to announce that Katie Zhao and Kacen Callender will not be joining us for TBF this year. However, we have two great authors that will be added to the line-up. Stay tuned! #ROCTBF2022

We are sad to announce that Katie Zhao and Kacen Callender will not be joining us for TBF this year. However, we have two great authors that will be added to the line-up. Stay tuned! #ROCTBF2022

Happy belated book birthday @billkonigsberg! This is the story of two teen boys finding each other in New York City at the height of the AIDS epidemic. DESTINATION UNKNOWN is out NOW! #ROCTBF2022

Attention TBF fans! We have extended the volunteer application to August 12. There are part-time shifts as well as full-time shifts for both teens and adult volunteers. Join the fun and be part of the magic #ROCTBF2022

Hey TBF fans! We’re at the @RocRedWings game today. Stop by our booth and spin our prize wheel! Let’s go Red Wings! ⚾️📚❤️ #ROCTBF2022

Happy Book Birthday, @sona_c! This bold new book is about a teen who gets her dream job at a fashion magazine, despite being only seventeen. HOW MAYA GOT FIERCE is out today!#ROCTBF2022

Seeking book-loving, enthusiastic teens (grades 6-12) and adults to help bring the TBF magic! There are a variety of volunteer positions to choose from! All volunteer applications are due Friday, July 22! #ROCTBF2022

We’re excited to work with @HipocampoBooks again this year as our offical bookseller. You can pre-order your books or purchase them at the day of the festival. Hipocampo Books is enthusasic about young adult and middle grade books. Welcome back, Hipocampo Books! #ROCTBF2022

.@g_neri is coming back to TBF! He is the author of YUMMY & more! Netflix film CONCRETE COWBOY is based on G. Neri’s novel GHETTO COWBOY, a street-smart tale about a teen who learns to defend what’s right—the Cowboy Way. Check out G. Neri’s 📚 at your library #ROCTBF2022

Happy Belated Book Birthday, @v_e_tirado! This sapphic horror debut novel is perfect for fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things and Jordan Peele’s Get Out. Play the game and destroy the evil at its heart—or die trying. Thank you, @SourcebooksFire! #ROCTBF2022