2027 Ambassador, Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival (Hattiesburg, MS)
Posted September 23, 2026
Description:
The Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival is calling all interested graduate students to apply to be a 2027 Ambassador! The purpose of the Ambassadors Program is to increase national awareness and appreciation of the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival, held each spring at The University of Southern Mississippi, by aspiring graduate students in children’s literature, education, and library services to children. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to meet and work with people of significance in the field of children’s literature, hear speakers, and attend workshops relevant to the field. It will also provide the Book Festival with a mature, reliable volunteer workforce who can become staunch supporters of CBF as they progress in their careers.
The Ambassador Program provides free registration to the three-day event and shared housing in exchange for volunteer service at the festival. Travel expenses are not included.
Responsibilities:
Ambassadors are expected to be in attendance for all Book Festival events and are asked to do various duties throughout the festival, including but not limited to:
- Write keynote introductions (prior to the festival)
- Taking head counts
- Handing out evaluations
- Helping with speaker setup
- Collecting lunch tickets
- Other duties as they arise
- Be courteous and professional at all times
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment as a graduate in Library Science, Children’s Literature, or a comparable field
- Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of children’s literature and/or library services to children (completed class work can be considered in lieu of work experience)
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume or CV and a 500 word or less statement of interest telling us why you want to attend the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival and why you would make a good Ambassador, along with the names and email addresses of three references via email to [email protected].
Applications due October 18, 2026.