South Dakota Festival Of Books

The South Dakota Humanities Council (SDHC) is dedicated to strengthening communities across the state by connecting people with ideas, stories, and conversations that deepen our understanding of history, culture, and civic life. Since its founding, SDHC has worked to make the humanities accessible to people in every corner of South Dakota, from small rural towns to larger communities, by supporting programs that encourage learning, dialogue, and reflection.

Each year, the Council supports humanities programming across the state through grants and statewide initiatives. We partner with libraries, schools, museums, historical societies, and community organizations to bring speakers, discussions, reading programs, and cultural events to local communities. Signature programs such as One Book South Dakota encourage residents across the state to read and discuss a single book together, while Young Readers helps foster a love of reading by providing books to third graders throughout South Dakota.