RAINBOW BOOK FAIR

Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

208 W 13th St | New York

RAINBOW BOOK FAIR
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The Rainbow Book Fair, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+
literary event, returns to New York City on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00
About this Event

The Rainbow Book Fair, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ literary event, returns to New York City on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at The LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street). Under the 2026 theme, “BOOKS CHANGE OUR LIVES,” the fair serves as a vital act of cultural resistance. Featuring over 100 exhibitors, authors, and publishers, the event showcases the full spectrum of queer storytelling, from indie poetry to scholarly works and graphic novels. Event Highlights: ● The Poetry Marathon: The legendary "COME HEAR!" non-stop reading series (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM). ● Dynamic Programming: A full schedule of author panels and readings focused on narratives often silenced by censorship. ● A Very Special Bilingual Drag Story Hour


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208 W 13th St, 208 West 13th Street, New York, United States

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