Get Involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books! Get ahead of the 2025 Festival by inquiring below today.

Authors

Volunteer

If you’re a local poet, we want to hear from you! Poetry readings happen all day long on the Festival grounds.

Be right in the middle of the magic by volunteering! A variety of volunteer roles will be available for the 2025 Festival including author buddies, welcome tent greeter, children’s area asisstants and much more.

Exhibitors

Writer’s Row

If you’re a self-published author or you work with a small publishing house, Writer’s Row is the place for you. Our Writer’s Row program allows you to show off your literary work while interacting with thousands of Festival attendees.

Do you sell book-themed merchandise? Offer educational opportunities? Publish captivating reads? Join us at the Festival as an exhibitor!

Published authors have many opportunities to participate in the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books including author talks, panel discussions and workshops.

Workshops

Share your literary skills and knowledge by hosting a workshop at the Festival! Workshops are a great way to educate and inspire fellow book lovers.

Influencer Program

Sponsorships

Does your organization resinate with the GPFB’s mission? Become a sponsor of the 2025 Festival!

Calling all bookstagramers! Get involved with Pittsburgh’s largest literary event by becoming an official GPFB Ambassador. Earn official swag, access moderator opportunities, be promoted across our social channels and become part of the GPFB family!

Poets