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The Many Lives of Books Closing Event: A Look Into the Work of Book Conservators in Private Practice
American Bookbinders MuseumJoin book conservators for a peek into their work and a Q & A at the American Bookbinders Museum.
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All-Ages Adventures: The Wonderful New Worlds of Graphic Novels
Dr Comics and Mr Games 4014 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesBay Area artists and writers are literally changing the landscape of print and online “kids’” graphic novels and comics by creating worlds, characters, and narratives that are visually stunning, compassionate and unique. Join a panel discussion with Susan Beneville, co-creator of Awake and Nix, Emily Martin, co-creator of Princeless, Alex De Luca, creator of Dragon Whisperer, Samuel Sattin, creator of Clint and Bezkamp, Melissa Pagliuca, Above the Clouds and Monster […]
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A Left-Handed Woman: Essays
Zoom CA, United StatesA Left-Handed Woman, Judith Thurman’s first book in 15 years, gathers many of her most beloved essays and profiles from The New Yorker, ranging across a variety of topics - from fashion, literature, and music, to history, gender, and art. This event will be held on Zoom.
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Bay Area Book Festival
downtown Berkeley CA, United StatesWe’re in the middle of planning one of our most exciting Fests yet! We can’t wait to see you in person in our beloved Berkeley venues and park (with all health protocols, needless to say) — or through the virtual formats we’ll also use. Our authors will come from all over the world: from the […]
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Hybrid Meeting and Member-Only Buffet Lunch: What Do Authors Need to Know About Amazon NOW?
The Next Key Center 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA, United StatesMay 6, 2023: In-person and on Zoom Meeting: 9 am-12:15 pm Member-Only Buffet Lunch: 12:15-2 pm
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Red Pencil Conference: Seasons of an Editing Career
Lynnwood Convention Center 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA, United StatesAfter a four-year hiatus, the Red Pencil conference is back, with a new spring date, a new location offering more sessions and attendees, and, for the first time, options for virtual attendance of some sessions and watching recorded sessions after the event. The 2023 theme, Seasons of an Editing Career, highlights the conference’s focus on providing […]
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Urban Promise Academy Student Screening
Urban Promise Academy 3031 East 18th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesWatch films created by UPA 8th graders and participate in a Q&A with the filmmakers. Screening at the UPA Gymnasium on May 11th from 5:30-7pm. Watch the films created by Urban Promise Academy 8th graders during their film classes taught by BAVC Media. Screenings will be followed with Q&A’s with the student filmmakers. Free Pizza and […]
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Editors of Color Coffee Hour
Zoom CA, United StatesAre you an Editor of Color? Would you like to meet up with your fellow Editors of Color in a welcoming, intimate, online setting? Jesi Vega, recent president of the Northwest Editors Guild and a Puerto Rican Jew from the Bronx, hosts a monthly Zoom coffee hour for editors who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of […]
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EFA and BAEF event: Conversation with Amy J. Schneider
Mechanics' InstituteJoin us for our first in-person event since 2019! In an interview with Kristen Tate, veteran copyeditor Amy J. Schneider will tell the behind-the-scenes story of her new book, The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction. We'll hear how the book came about, why it's a necessary companion to The Chicago Manual of Style, and what it's like to be […]
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Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails
The Book Club of California 312 Sutter Street Ste 500, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn 1848 when Samuel Brannan shouted “Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” the precious metal he was waving around was stored in a quinine bottle. Malaria, scurvy, and plague all impacted the young city of San Francisco- and many of the recommended treatments for each (cinchona bark, citrus, gin) came in beverage form. The […]
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PubWest Publishers Roundtable – May
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin us for our May roundtable - let's talk about what's on your mind. PubWest roundtables are an open forum for PubWest members and guests to discuss issues in the publishing industry. Roundtables are not recorded.
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Far North Editors Meeting
Zoom CA, United StatesThe Far North Editors meet every second Wednesday from 11:15am to 12:45pm. Traditionally they meet in Mount Vernon, WA, but currently their meetings are entirely online.