Nebraska Book Festival

09/16/2026

🚨Featured Author Alert!🚨
Don't miss bestselling author, Karen Russell, at the 2026 Nebraska Celebration of Books - NCOB literary festival!

The Nebraska Center for the Book is proud to announce Karen Russell as the featured author for the 2026 Nebraska Celebration of Books literary festival. Russell, an acclaimed novelist, short story writer, and recipient of major national literary honors, will headline the annual statewide event held November 14, 2026, at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s City Campus Union and Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.

As the festival’s featured author, Russell will deliver the One Book One Nebraska Author Talk during the afternoon program, including a discussion of The Antidote: A Novel, her research travels across Nebraska, and the role of memory, resilience, and community in her work. Russell will be joined by guest speaker Judi gaiashkibos, Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs. Russell will also participate in the Authors Reception directly after her talk, where she will be available for book signings.

Read more about it on the ➡️ https://buff.ly/ufF12oZ

11/15/2025

Come and say hi at the welcome desk where you can grab an event program, as well as a Nebraska Celebration of Books tote bag, stickers, and a copy of "Godfall" by Van Jensen while supplies last! We hope you're enjoying !

11/14/2025

The Nebraska Celebration of Books is tomorrow and we're so excited to see you there! 🥳 Make sure to join us tonight for literary trivia at White Elm Brewing Company starting at 5:30 pm! This event will feature Nebraska themed book, author, and literary trivia and $4 pints for trivia participants, as well as a prize for the winner!📚

Learn more about tomorrow's festival on the website➡️ https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov.aspx

11/13/2025

The 2025 Nebraska Celebration of Books is right around the corner, so here's another HUGE thank you to this year's sponsors! 🎉 Without the generous support of these organizations and businesses the N.COB literary festival would not be possible.

Nebraska Center for the Book
Nebraska Library Commission
University of Nebraska Press
Francie & Finch Bookshop
Omaha Public Library
Lincoln City Libraries
Great Plains Audiobooks
Flatwater Free Press
Humanities Nebraska

11/13/2025

The Nebraska Celebration of Books Vendor Market will be held in Unity Room of the UNL Jackie Gaughn Multicultural Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. There will be both commercial and informational vendor booths featuring booksellers, authors, publishers, and more! 📚

Learn more about the festival on the website ➡️ https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov

11/12/2025

The Nebraska Celebration of Books invites you to join us for a conversation between our current and former Nebraska State Poets! Join Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason for a cozy chat as they discuss their roles and experiences as state poets, poetry in Nebraska, personal favorite poets/poems, and more. Don't miss their panel at 2:00 pm at the UNL Union in the Swanson Auditorium.

Learn more on the website ➡️https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov/2025/Authors.aspx

11/12/2025

Just 4 days from now Nebraska author Tosca Lee will give a presentation on her 2025 One Book One Nebraska selection “The Long March Home” co-written with Marcus Brotherton at the Nebraska Celebration of Books! Don't miss her panel at 1:00 pm at the UNL Multicultural Center in the Ubuntu Room.

Learn more about the award winners on the website ➡️https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov/2025/authors.aspx

11/10/2025

Just 5 more days until the 2025 Nebraska Celebration of Books! 🥳 While supplies last, we will be giving away NCOB stickers, tote bags, and copies of "Godfall" by Van Jensen, provided by the University of Nebraska Press. These will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure to show up early to snag yourself a copy before checking out one of our great panels!

Learn more about on our website ➡️ https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov/

11/09/2025

It's the perfect time of year to cozy up and dig into a new book, why not do it among friends at the Nebraska Celebration of Books? 📖Join us for a Quiet Book Club, where you can bring your own book, or even buy one from the many vendors at the festival, and come read in the company of others at the festival. All readers are welcome!

Read more about the festival on the website ➡️ https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov/

11/08/2025

The Nebraska Celebration of Books invites you to join us for our Awards Ceremony, held at 4:00 pm on November 15! 🏆 Awards will be given for the Jane Geske Award, Mildred Bennett Award, President's Award, and the Nebraska Book Awards! To finish the ceremony, the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection will be announced! You don't want to miss it!

Learn more about the award winners on the website ➡️ https://bookfestival.nebraska.gov/2025/Awards.aspx