Fall in love with books again! The Utah Reader’s Fest aims to promote literacy in West Jordan by connecting Utah readers with Utah authors. Authors from all genres—children’s, young adult, romance, historical fiction, horror, fantasy, science fiction, and more—will be selling and signing books, as well as participating in author panels and readings at this FREE public event. Apollo Burgers, Jurassic Taco, and Waffle Love food trucks will be parked and selling food in the Viridian Amphitheater.

Keynote speakers Chad Morris and Shelly Brown will kick off this family friendly event. Shelly Brown and Chad Morris have co-written multiple books: MUSTACHES FOR MADDIE, SQUINT, WILLA AND THE WHALE, VIRTUALLY ME, THE WILD JOURNEY OF JUNIPER BERRY, and THE PLAYMAKERS. Chad has also written the CRAGBRIDGE HALL trilogy and Shelly wrote GHOSTSITTER. Their books have been recognized with state awards like the Buckeye Award, Utah Book Award, and the Nebraska Book Award, featured on lists such as Kirkus Reviews' "Best Middle Grade Books of the Year" (2023), and They have appeared on CNN and the Hallmark channel. Chad and Shelly are married, have five kids, and six chickens.