Children's author Mac Barnett is scheduled to visit Ogden on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, for a series of events at New Bridge Elementary School and the Treehouse Children's Museum. Barnett, who serves as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for the Library of Congress, will participate in multiple appearances throughout the day.
During the day on Nov. 12, 2026, Barnett will address students at New Bridge Elementary School. Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski is scheduled to proclaim "Behold the Picture Book Day" in honor of the author's visit. The visit to the school was part of a partnership with the Treehouse Children's Museum, which served as the public component of the application for the tour stop.
The celebration at the Treehouse Children's Museum will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. and is titled "Behold, The Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Treehouse Museum Executive Director Lynne Goodwin stated the museum is one of only five locations Barnett is visiting this year as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The event is scheduled to include activities tied to one of his books and a book signing at the end of the evening. To accommodate space limitations in a theater that seats 140 people, Barnett is scheduled to speak twice.
The visit is the final stop on Barnett's tour for the year. Goodwin noted that the event is free to the public, though space is limited. The author is expected to hold a question and answer session following his talk to engage with children and adults.
For more information and to obtain tickets for the event, individuals can visit https://www.treehousemuseum.org/events/87/author-party-with-special-guest-mac-barnett.
