2026 Events:
Saturday, February 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Westbrook Outlets Mid-Winter Author Warmup
Join Katie at this indoor festival featuring the Connecticut Book Festival authors, food and beverage trucks, and lots of small business vendor booths and crafters!
Westbrook Outlets, 314 Flat Rock Pl, Westbrook, CT 06498
Tuesdays, February 10th, 17th, and 21st, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Milford Adult Education course “Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book”
Learn from award-winning children’s author, Katie Carroll, what
it takes to write a book for the current market of children’s
literature, from picture books to young adult, and the publishing
options for seeing that book in readers’ hands. Scroll down to the Wait! There’s More section to find the class listing. Register for this in-person class here.
2025 Events:
Friday, December 5th, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Annual Downtown Milford Lamplight Stroll
Katie and local authors from the Connecticut Book Festivals will be at the 23rd Annual Downtown Lamplight Stroll. Join them on the picturesque Milford green for a festive night of shopping and holiday fun!
Downtown Milford, CT 06460
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Book Blast at the University of Bridgeport
The University of Bridgeport & Connecticut Book Festivals team up to bring 100 local authors to the Wheeler Recreation Center. Join Katie and authors from Connecticut, including University of Bridgeport Faculty authors!
University of Bridgeport Wheeler Recreational Center
400 University Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tuesdays, September 30th, October 7th, & October 14th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Milford Adult Education course “Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book”
Learn from award-winning children’s author, Katie Carroll, what
it takes to write a book for the current market of children’s
literature, from picture books to young adult, and the publishing
options for seeing that book in readers’ hands. Scroll down to the Wait! There’s More section to find the class listing. Register for this in-person class here.
Saturday, September 27th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market
Join Katie and a selection of authors from Connecticut Book Festivals at the Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market! Pick up signed copies of Katie’s books, browse the fresh produce and goodies from the vendors, and listen to live music.
Wasson Field, 108 W. Main Street, Milford, CT 06460
Tuesdays, February 11th, 18th, and 25th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Milford Adult Education course “Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book”
Learn from award-winning children’s author, Katie Carroll, what
it takes to write a book for the current market of children’s
literature, from picture books to young adult, and the publishing
options for seeing that book in readers’ hands. Scroll down to the Wait! There’s More section to find the class listing. Register for this in-person class here.
