Black Writers On Tour
Carson Community Center 801 E Carson Street, Carson, CA, United StatesLiteracy is everybody's business. Who will tell our story? 28th Annual Book Conference + Business + Tech Expo A Face-to-Face Event
Literacy is everybody's business. Who will tell our story? 28th Annual Book Conference + Business + Tech Expo A Face-to-Face Event
We’re celebrating with Books Not Bans, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and over 20 bookstores across San Francisco – on bike! Ride your bike to as many bookstores as you can, and enter the raffle to win great bookish prizes from us and participating bookstores. FREE
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke began collecting these intriguing artifacts during a chance encounter at an antique show in New England in 2007. Fascinated by a […]
Literary Hop through Downtown Hayward! Showcasing a variety of local writers' groups performing at various venues. All ages are welcome. Free and Open to the Public.
California owes its origins and sunny prosperity to slavery. Spanish invaders captured Indigenous people to build the chain of Catholic missions. Russian otter hunters shipped Alaska Natives—the first slaves transported into California—and launched a Pacific slave triangle to China. Plantation slaves were marched across the plains for the Gold Rush. San Quentin Prison incubated California’s […]
Young Readers/Writers Showcase * Family Reading Activities Celebrate “Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You” and “Free Comic Book Day” Free Admission
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
These events are FREE and include authors, workshops, book readings, dance performances, arts, and craft activities, and exhibitors.
The History, Significance, and Artistry of Book Embroidery Hosted by Erin Fletcher of Herringbone Bindery Join the American Bookbinders Museum on May 18th at 11 am PST in a discussion with book embroiderer Erin Fletcher. Fletcher will explore the history of embroidered bindings leading up to contemporary binders in the craft. Fletcher will also talk about the […]
Various Venues in Downtown Berkeley Top Authors * Critical Conversations * Writers’ Day Outdoor Fair/Literary Marketplace (Sunday only) Free Admission
These events are FREE and include authors, workshops, book readings, dance performances, arts, and craft activities, and exhibitors.