Record Attendance

R.L. Stine Draws a Record 5,000-Plus to Charleston as West Virginia Book Festival Balances Star Power With Local Roots

The 23rd annual West Virginia Book Festival achieved record-breaking attendance, drawing over 5,000 visitors, largely attributed to the star power of children's horror novelist R.L. Stine. The event successfully balanced this national draw with its ongoing commitment to showcasing local authors and fostering community literary engagement.