One Book Two Book

02/21/2026

We are having fun at the Chauncey as One Book Two Book continues. Join us for activities, storytimes, an amphibian open house and one more appearance by Clifford and Frog & Toad at 2 pm.

02/21/2026

Today is the day! Join us for a day of fun, family friendly activities, including author readings, amphibians, workshops, a visit from Frog & Toad, a book fair, toy trains, and much more. It’s free, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Chauncey (FilmScene) and MERGE!

02/19/2026

Have a great time as you help to create a wonderful day for children!

Ever wanted to meet your favorite childhood book character? Why not be one of their helpers?! We still need 2 character helpers for the One Book Two Book Festival on February 21st. City UNESCO City of Literature
Link to Sign up: https://volunteer.unitedwayjwc.org/aem/general/event/?doc_id=6693

02/16/2026

Clifford and our director were thrilled to talk about One Book Two Book on KCRG-TV9's Everyday Iowa program last week, all part of Downtown Iowa City's Free Week. Click to learn more about everything coming this weekend!

02/12/2026

Thanks to The Gazette for helping to spread the word about this year's One Book Two Book festival! We can't wait to welcome Eastern Iowa families for a Saturday full of fun! To see the full schedule for Saturday, Feb. 21, visit www.onebooktwobook.org

https://www.thegazette.com/books/one-book-two-book-festival-2026-celebrates-childrens-literature-in-iowa-city/

The annual event returns this month to Iowa City to celebrate children's literature and writing.

01/28/2026

Volunteer to help out with this year's festival!

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature has an amazing tradition of uplifting the talented young writers in our community through the One Book Two Book festival, showcasing thoughtfully written, creative pieces from students in grades 1-8.

Encourage and show support to these growing writers by sharing your time through volunteering!

To sign up, go to unitedwayjc.galaxydigital and find a timeslot that works best for you, or call us at 319-338-7823.

01/27/2026

We're completing the schedule for this year's One Book Two Book festival, which will be held Feb. 21-22 in downtown Iowa City. You'll find plenty of fun, family-friendly events. Check out the schedule here, and we will continue to add details as we finalize them.
https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/onebooktwobook/ #1655234890322-6673f1f8-cfe2

05/03/2023

Our 2023 festival is still fresh in our minds, and we're already thinking about ways to top it in 2024. Your support today will help this and other City of Literature events, now and in the future! https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/support/

Today is Johnson County Great Give Day! It is a day to support area nonprofit organizations by learning about their missions, helping to spread the word, and contributing toward the great work they do. If you love the Iowa City Book Festival, One Book Two Book, MusicIC or the many other things we do each year, we would welcome your support. Learn about ways to give at www.iowacityofliterature.org/support

03/01/2023

What a wonderful weekend for One Book Two Book! The weather was great, the new location at the Chauncey was fantastic, and the activities, stories, book characters, short films, author presentations, songs and books (so many books!) kept everyone very busy. Thanks to everyone who came out, and to our vendors, partners and volunteers for making it a Saturday to remember.

Photos: City of Iowa City