Book Festival Kickoff: Casey McQuiston

DAY 1: Casey McQuiston 

Thursday, April 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Elliott University Center
Free and open to all

Casey McQuiston will appear at the 2026 Greensboro Bound Book Festival, April 9–11, as part of American Kaleidoscope, a celebration of diverse voices and stories.

The main festival takes place April 11, and we are thrilled to kick it off with a special event featuring #1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston, presented in partnership with UNCG University Libraries. McQuiston will appear at the Elliott University Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

McQuiston is the author of Red, White & Royal Blue, One Last Stop, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Pairing. Their sharp, funny, and heartfelt stories explore love, identity, and contemporary life, an essential piece of our American mosaic.

The event is free and open to the public, with registration opening a few weeks beforehand.