From NORTHWEST OHIO TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL
The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival invites the community to put on their dancing shoes – and their headphones – for “Party Through the Pages,” a silent disco fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 20, from 7-10 p.m., at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg.
The event will combine music, literary-inspired costumes, games, and interactive fundraising challenges to support the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival, a free annual event that connects young readers with authors and celebrates the joy of reading.
Unlike a traditional dance party, a silent disco gives attendees wireless headphones and the ability to choose between three different music channels. Guests can switch between playlists throughout the evening, creating a dance floor where everyone is moving to their own soundtrack. Local personalities are being invited to help curate the playlists, adding northwest Ohio flavor to the celebration.
In keeping with the festival’s literary mission, attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite book character or author. A costume contest will recognize some of the evening’s most creative literary interpretations, although costumes are not required to participate.
The evening will also feature glow accessories, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and interactive fundraising activities, including a “Heads or Tails Bead Game.”
The festival’s goal is to make “Party Through the Pages” its largest fundraiser of the year, generating support for the 2027 Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival.
Proceeds will help support the festival’s mission of making meaningful literary experiences accessible to young people throughout northwest Ohio. The festival brings authors and readers together through conversations, presentations, and opportunities to discover new books, while also working with area schools to expand student participation. The festival is free for all attendees.
“‘Party Through the Pages’ is an opportunity to bring people together, in person, for something a little unexpected,” said Brian Phillips, Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival committee member. “We want people to have a fantastic evening while helping us create opportunities for teens to connect with books, authors, and one another. Fundraising doesn’t have to be formal to make a meaningful difference.”
Event details:
- Event: “Party Through the Pages: A Silent Disco Fundraiser”
- Date: Friday, Nov. 20
- Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Location: W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, Perrysburg
- Admission: $25 per person
- Ages: 12 and older – minors must attend with an adult
- Activities: Three-channel silent disco, literary costume contest, fundraising games, glow accessories, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
Food, beverages, glow accessories, and select fundraising activities will be available for an additional purchase.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/events/2001797519267/dashboard/?eid=2001797519267.
For more information about “Party Through the Pages” and the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2974065059652641. The next Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival will take place Saturday, April 17, 2027, at the Toledo School for the Arts.
