2023: May 6 – 7
We had a wonderful time in person and virtually this past year, and have set our sights on doing it again! Mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2023, and and read more about what we have planned!
We had a wonderful time in person and virtually this past year, and have set our sights on doing it again! Mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2023, and and read more about what we have planned!
We can’t wait to introduce you to some of today’s top authors for adults, young adults, and children — writing from around the corner, across the country, and throughout the world. Join an audience of fellow readers as the writers discuss their new books, debate issues, and describe how they’ve spun their tales and arrived at their ideas. The authors will take your questions and sign your books! Also discover our literary marketplace in Berkeley’s MLK, Jr. Civic Center Park where you can stroll scores of stalls featuring bookstores, publishers, writing programs, book art, individual authors, and more. More information
“It was perfect. Couldn’t have been better. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity.”
“My experience was unbelievable. Each of the panels I attended exceeded my expectations. This Festival was the high point of my year.”
“My best festival experience ever.”
“I was incredibly inspired by how this Festival provides so many writers and artists with the opportunity to share their work with such a vibrant community in the Bay Area.”
“I was truly impressed by the scope and diversity of the panels, participants, and overall programming.”
“The panelists were clearly selected with care, and in all cases I could have listened to them speak all day.”
“All the writers I spoke to expressed their love and admiration for the Festival. I do mean all the writers – every single one.”
“I’m pretty sure that everyone who attended will agree that they will be forever changed.”