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Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection

San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

Latin-Arabic Logo Matchmaking

Zoom CA, United States

Explore the relationship between Arabic and Latin letterforms through a branding exercise guided by an experienced type designer. In this workshop, participants will create the Arabic equivalent of a Latin brand’s logo. The first session will start with a one-hour lecture about the contexts of the different Arabic calligraphic styles. Then, participants will draw an […]

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Open Book: The Whimsy and Technique of Three-dimensional Book Construction

Zoom CA, United States

Join the American Bookbinders Museum in collaboration with Luz Marina Ruiz for a virtual webinar on the creative process behind tunnel books. She creates three-dimensional objects drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the ethereal realm of dreams, Luz Marina will guide you through inspiration and formatting, and designing for the passage of light through […]

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Hayward Lit Hop

Hayward Public Library 888 C Street, Hayward, CA, United States

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.

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How They Did It: High-Stakes Memoir

Page Street 297 Page Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

In the latest “How They Did It” conversation co-presented by Litquake and LitCamp, we’ll hear from four intrepid authors of recent memoirs, all of whom took the heroic step of committing their fascinating stories to the page. Eddie Ahn (Advocate), Sylvia Brownrigg (The Whole Staggering Mystery), Margaret Juhae Lee (Starry Field), and Carvell Wallace (Another Word for Love) bravely unfurl stories of family, memory, […]

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California, a Slave State

Zoom CA, United States

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 […]

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No Poetry No Peace™

Zoom CA, United States

Join us and a selection of poets – some local, some far flung - to explore how "poetry provides pathways for creative and cathartic human expression and peace." The No Poetry No Peace™ title comes from a collection written by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte and her daughter Dr. Angela Boutte.

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From the Bench of Courtney Cerruti

Zoom CA, United States

Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what you'll learn about from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with artist, author, and collaborator Courtney Cerruti, based in Oakland, CA. Courtney started teaching in college by […]

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Hybrid Salon 48: Design Action Collective: 20 Years of Political Graphics

Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Design Action Collective’s archives with designer and educator Sabiha Basrai.   Design Action Collective was founded in the early 2000s by two members of Inkworks Press. For over 20 years, the shop has been producing graphics to serve social justice campaigns and grassroots organizations. This salon will feature […]

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Success Tips & Best Practices for Your Audiobook

Zoom CA, United States

Set your audiobook up for success from start to finish, including a wide range of production & distribution options. Learn how to navigate this new complex terrain!

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Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, United States

Young Readers/Writers Showcase * Family Reading Activities Celebrate “Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You” and “Free Comic Book Day” Free Admission

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