Poughkeepsie Book Festival offers the chance to meet and greet various authors and illustrators who cater to reading ages ranging from preschool to young adulthood. You can also take pictures with costumed book characters and participate in fun crafts. Furthermore, books will be available for purchase, and you can have them signed by the authors and illustrators who created them. It’s an excellent opportunity to engage with the literary community and discover new books to add to your reading list.