In conjunction with the Montana Book Festival, Missoula Public Library hosts the Missoula Youth Book Festival on September 23 and 24 at various venues around town including MPL, area schools, and the Holiday Inn: Missoula Downtown. The event will bring together a diverse group of authors, illustrators, and musicians for interactive programs targeted to children, tweens, and teens. Check with MPL's Children's Department for a detailed schedule of events.