BookBar hosted Denver's first annual children's literary festival last weekend, taking over the entire store and patio with children's authors and illustrators for all ages, including Donna Cooner, Amy Dominy, Jason Gallaher, Jean Hanson, Todd Mitchell, Cathy Morrison, Dow Phumiruk and Heather Preusser. The event also featured a magician, balloon animals, face painting, Mavis the Magical BookMobile, writing & illustrating workshops, drag queen story time, live music and food samples from nearby restaurants. The four-hour event drew hundreds of community families. Pictured: author Melissa Sweet.