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Books by The Banks Festival
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time: 11/14/26 10:00 am - 11/14/26 4:00 pm
Venue: Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

The Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival held annually in downtown Cincinnati. The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The 19th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will take place Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am – 4pm at the Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Admission is free. Mariama J. Lockington is a featured author in the Juvenile Fiction section and will be present for signings from 10am-4pm.

 

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Mariama J. Lockington has over thirteen years of experience working as a K-12 educator in the nonprofit sector and currently works for the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. She enjoys teaching hands-on writing workshops and speaking with young people about their stories. Learn More