Young Empowered Authors Publisher's Party 2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate the accomplishments of more than 100 young published authors from across Northwest Ohio at the Young Empowered Authors Publisher's Party.

Hosted by EmpoweredAI, this free community event recognizes students from the Summer 2026 Young Empowered Authors Cohort, Hawkins STEAM Academy, Wayman Palmer YMCA, Schoenrock Boys & Girls Club, and Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls, who have each written, illustrated, and published their own books.

Guests are invited to walk the red carpet, meet the young authors, purchase signed copies of their books, enjoy the author recognition ceremony, and celebrate the creativity, literacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation of Toledo's next generation.

Whether you're a parent, educator, business leader, or community supporter, this is an opportunity to encourage young people whose stories are now being shared with readers around the world.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Vista on the Docks, 601 Main Street, Toledo, OH 43605
• Admission: Free (Registration encouraged)

Food trucks will be on-site with food and beverages available for purchase.

Come celebrate the next generation of storytellers, creators, and entrepreneurs, and help us recognize one of the largest gatherings of young published authors in Northwest Ohio.

Plan your event to make it accessible for all guests – accessible seating, captioning, diet restrictions, large print, designated parking, and more are important to consider in the planning stages of your event. Please provide contact information to facilitate individual requests for event accommodations. Feel free to contact The Ability Center of Greater Toledo for additional guidance. https://www.abilitycenter.org/

Event Accessibility Contact Name: LeSean Shaw
Event Accessibility Contact Phone: 419-315-6789