SUPPORT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BOOK FESTIVAL

Special Summer Appeal Incentive

Keep NHBF Free for All—and Enter to Win a One-of-a-Kind Harry Bliss & Steve Martin Cartoon, Featuring Your Pet!

Donate $500 or more and you’ll be entered for a chance to have your pet immortalized in a custom cartoon by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss and his collaborator, comedian Steve Martin.

The winning donor will receive:

  • A one-of-a-kind cartoon featuring their pet

  • Signed by Harry Bliss and Steve Martin

The winner will be drawn on July 16 at 5:30 PM at Gibson's Bookstore.

3% Cover the Fee

The New Hampshire Book and Literary Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings published authors together with readers to celebrate literacy, conversation, and community.

The Fine Print: Drawing will take place on July 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main Street, Concord, NH. Prize is transferable and no need to be present to win! Must be 16 or older to participate. Mail checks to: NHBF, PO Box 283, Contoocook, NH 03229, or donate online. Mailed donations must be received (not just postmarked) on or before July 10, 2026. Online donations accepted until July 16. Note: Donors who have already contributed $500 or more in 2026 will automatically be entered.

As one of New England’s fastest-growing literary events, NHBF brings readers and writers together to celebrate literacy, conversation, and community. Your support helps keep our Saturday Festival free and accessible to all while building a sustainable future for the organization.

Your Gift Supports

  • Free public programming

  • Nationally recognized authors

  • Literacy and community engagement

  • Sustainable leadership for NHBF’s future