- Booth #213
826 Valencia
Enjoy making pirate masks or pen your thoughts in a fun writing activity.
- Booth #74
AK Press
Worker-run collective that publishes & distributes radical books and other mind-altering material.
- Booth #325
Aleck, Marianne
Author of “The Liberty Club” – a book about life!
- Booth #307
Alexander, Rebecca
Author and motivational speaker; disability rights advisor and advocate.
- Booth #344
American Artwork
2015, 16, & 17 editions of “American Art Collector”.
- Booth #330
Andersen, Fred
Author of mystery, suspense and comedy books.
- Booth #44
Arroyo Literary Review
Bay Area literary magazine reflecting local and international creative diversity.
- Booth #67
Arthur Weil
Arthur Weil, age 91, will be giving away his poetry books.
- Booth #101
Astro Botanicals
Immerse yourself in giant inflatable sculptures shaped like magical plants by local artist Stan Clark.
- Booth #42
Authors Alliance
Educational resources to help authors with copyright and contract issues.
- Booth #338
Baars, Frans
Author of “Organic Cooperation” (English and Spanish) – The Guidebook for the Road to Paradise and your True Self.
- Booth #328
Balog, Kristine
Promoting “Caravaggio: Of Oil and Blood” an historical fiction novel.
- Booth #322
Barbour, Kathryn
Author/publisher of “Who Died” memorializing those lost in Jonestown Guyana on November 18, 1978.
- Booth #207
Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Learn about the Bay Area’s premier children theatre program.
- Booth #102
Bay Area Garden Railway Society
Relive Gertrude Chandler Warner’s classic “The Boxcar Children” in this elaborate, interactive garden railway scene.
- Booth #105
Bay Area Libraries
Join the Contra Costa, San Francisco and Oakland public libraries for live read-alouds, craft projects, and the OPL Bike Library!
- Booth #142, 144, 146
Berkeley Historical Society and the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association
Berkeley historical books, info, postcards, and local author book signings.
- Booth #111
Berkeley Public Library Foundation
Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library featuring information and books from their popular Authors Dinner.
- Booth #71
Berkeleyside
Berkeley, CA’s independent news site.
- Booth #119
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Mission-based nonfiction publisher.
- Booth #115
Black Lawrence Press
Independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
- Booth #117
Black Rose Writing
Texas-based independent publishing houses with authors signing books.
- Booth #121
Blackwing
Iconic pencils notebooks and lifestyle goods used by creative greats.
- Booth #39
Bookforum Magazine
Bookforum covers the best in fiction, current affairs, and art.
- Booth #104
Booklandia
Spanish and Bilingual Children and Young Adult Books
- Booth #57
BookLoot
Young Adult subscription Service. Come see us & enter the giveaway!
- Booth #3
Booksmith & Papa Llama
Local, independent book store
- Booth #336
Brick, Jeffrey A.
Author of “Mime Lung Music Festival” [Memoir + Science Fiction]
- Booth #40
California Connections Academy
Tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K-12
- Booth #107
California School Library Association
Make your own book marks!
- Booth #23
California Writers Club
Nonprofit dedicated to education in the craft of writing and publishing.
- Booth #312
Case, Natalie J.
Author of newly-released novels “Forever” and “Through Shade and Shadow”
- Booth #313
Casher, Stephanie
Author of multicultural women’s fiction.
- Booth #61
Catamaran Literary Reader
Literary magazine featuring creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and fine art.
- Booth #331
Chapple, Janet
Discussion with author/editor and book sales.
- Booth #342
Christian, Yasmeen
I write FUN and INTRIGUING books!
- Booth #408
Clawson, Geneva
A picture book about a friendly shadow creature.
- Booth #21
Cleverhands
Journal bandoliers and bookbinding. Travel light, draw often, make something!
- Booth #34
Cody Vrosh
Artist/Illustrator creating original art books and book-themed apparel.
- Booth #418
Conran, A. E.
Sales and signing of award-winning middle-grade novel, “The Lost Celt”
- Booth #75
Counterpoint Press/ Soft Skull/ Catapult
Independent book publishers based in Berkeley, CA.
- Booth #122
Creston Books
Quality children’s books from a small local press featuring local talent. Printed in the United States.
- Booth #58
Downtown Berkeley Association
An independent nonprofit organization focused on creating a welcoming, vibrant and prosperous City Center.
- Booth #402
Dr. Joyce
Promoting and selling “The Wonderful World of Mr. Walder”
- Booth #301
Drago, Ross
Novels and books on solutions to social, political, and environmental problems.
- Booth #424
Dugger, D.L.
I am an author of young adult fantasy books.
- Booth #202
East Bay Depot for Creative ReUse
Have fun doing arts & crafts with recycled materials and found objects.
- Booth #2
Eastwind Books
Local, independent book store.
- Booth #38
Esmazz Decorative Arts
Literary-themed decoupage plates, magnets, and boxes.
- Booth #124
Faceted Press
Children’s books series.
- Booth #131
Farmers Insurance Ruth Stroup Agency
Bay Area insurance agency specializing in small business services.
- Booth #315
Flores, Calixto
First-time author of “Henry and Miranda”
- Booth #311
Francois, Paul
Author of “Shadowbane: Age of Aelfborn”
- Booth #113
Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library. Information and books for sale.
- Booth #59
Friends of the Oakland Public Library
The Friends of the OPL supports Oakland Public Libraries!
- Booth #332
Gay, Vickie
Author of “Guidance Psychic Medium/Series Prophecy 100 Quatrains”
- Booth #1
Green Apple Books
Local, independent book store.
- Booth #333
Grossenbacher, Gini
“Madam of My Heart”: A Novel of Love, Loss and Redemption
- Booth #320
Guerlain, Quentin
Novelist writing definitve historical novel on the Spanish Civil War.
- Booth #419
H.B.Y., Sylvie
Children’s books
- Booth #212
Habitot Children’s Museum
Bring the little ones for Gak and spinner art activities.
- Booth #2036 Shattuck
Half Price Books
In-store booth, 2036 Shattuck Ave.
- Booth #337
Hanson, N. J.
Independent author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
- Booth #54
Heather Jacks
Handcrafted record bags & writing journals. 100% rescued, recycled, one-of-a-kind.
- Booth #343
Hilgendorf, James
Traveling to a New America/Books for a New World
- Booth #32
hit & run press
Letterpress printed, limited edition poetry broadsides with “Littoral Press” and “Colored Horse Studios”.
- Booth #347
Hocker, Rick
Author of “Four in the Garden,” an award-winning allegory of one’s relationship with God.
- Booth #17
Horror Writer’s Association
Worldwide nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals promoting dark literature.
- Booth #409
Howell, Kathy Goosev
Children’s Author
- Booth #349
Hynds, Ruth
“Working in Watercolor” – an illustrated, encouraging approach to the craft of watercolor painting at any age.
- Booth #211
ILLUSTORIA
Join the Oakland-based DIY Magazine for coloring, stamping, and book-making.
- Booth #126
Images Press
Children’s books and songs.
- Booth #110
Imagination Heals presents Pacha’s Pajamas
The “Pacha’s Pajamas” animated book comes to life with animation.
- Booth #206
Impulsive Design Mermaids
Color a page in Mermaid-themed coloring books – positive poetry for children!
- Booth #65
ISKCON Berkeley
Spiritual books on yoga, meditation, science of the soul.
- Booth #327
James, Sherri Leigh
California/Bay Area-based mystery and romance novels by UC Berkeley graduate.
- Booth #346
Janssen, Susanna
Author of “Wordstruck! The Fun and Fascination of Language”
- Booth #92
Jeffrey L. Kohanek
Author of the young adult fantasy series “The Runes of Issalia”
- Booth #341
Joy, Amy Block
True crime author: “Whistleblower”(2010), “Retaliation” (2013), and “Blowback” (2017)
- Booth #36
KALW 91.7FM
On-air personalities and staff will be present.
- Booth #203
Keokit
Enjoy the photo booth, stenciling wall and other arts & crafts using school supplies.
- Booth #112
Kid Beowulf Comics
All-ages graphic novel series.
- Booth #120
Kind Is Beautiful
Resources that inspire girls to be beautiful by being kind.
- Booth #106
KitaabWorld
Children’s bookstore; advocates for South Asian children’s literature.
- Booth #323
Kohl, Laura Johnston
Jonestown Survivor, author of “Jonestown Survivor: An Insider’s Look”
- Booth #30
KPFA 94.1FM
The First Community Supported Radio Station in the nation.
- Booth #316
Kudler, David
Author signings of the novel “Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale”
- Booth #339
Lane, Alycee J.
Author of IPPY award-winning book “Nonviolence Now!”
- Booth #425
Langlinais, M Pepper
Author of the young adult fantasy series “Changers”
- Booth #403
Lassman, Rachel
Self-published author/illustrator of rhyming educational children’s books.
- Booth #68
LaVada James
Promoting the self-published sci-fi book “Negative Gravity: The Mannheim Effect”.
- Booth #210
Lawrence Hall of Science
Create art with Sunprint® paper and build large geo-structures with dowels and planks.
- Booth #22
Left Margin LIT
Offering creative writing workshops and consultations to East Bay writers.
- Booth #214
LEGOJeep
Get inspired and create with LEGOJeep, an ever-changing artwork shaped by all who add to it.
- Booth #128
Lekha Ink Corp.
Independent publishing company proudly presents books written BY and FOR children.
- Booth #309
Lent, Jeremy
Author of “The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning”
- Booth #114
Let’s Read! Ahora
Culturally diverse children’s books specializing in Bilingual/Spanish books.
- Booth #314
Lewis, James W.
Small Bay Area publishing company of non-fiction and fiction.
- Booth #116
Little Lemon Production House
Anti-bullying book and brand that disarms bullies by teaching children that what makes them weird makes them wonderful.
- Booth #12
LOAKL.com
Online platform that sources books across all of the local independent bookstores
- Booth #317
Macaraeg, Dennis
Fiction writer – promotion and sales of books.
- Booth #303
Maddox, Sean
Author/lecturer on the literary, mythological & scientific dimensions of the Bible.
- Booth #16
Made From Books
One-of-a-kind jewelry made from unwanted, outdated and falling apart books.
- Booth #14
Magnetic Past, LLC
Bookmarks to color, featuring literary characters & historical characters.
- Booth #410
Manchego, Chelo
Author will be selling his children’s book, “The Want Monsters”.
- Booth #76
Manic D Press/Aunt Lute Books
Great books for free-thinkers since 1984.
- Booth #209
Maria Hunt – Face Painter
Festive face painting with Maria Hunt
- Booth #404
Martens, Anne-Marie; Joys; Marjorie
(English/French) children’s picture book: “The Twins Mia & Mateo: Daddy’s Little Helpers.”
- Booth #308
Mausoof, S. S.
I will be promoting my debut crime novel “The Warehouse” inspired by relief work in South Asia.
- Booth #329
McVaugh, Kate
Independent author. Mystery, paranormal romance, literary fiction, travel
- Booth #33
MFA in Creative Writing at Saint Mary’s College of California
A two-year program in creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry.
- Booth #41
MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco
MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco
- Booth #326
Micko, Daniel
Premier the novel by Terry Lee Kincaid III, “The Moonshine Wars Or My Life in Kincaid, Georgia”
- Booth #20
Mills College Book Art
Graduate Book Art Program displaying student work.
- Booth #4
Moe’s Books
World famous destination for book lovers since 1959.
- Booth #401
Moonview Press
Children’s novels for sale by author Charles Markee.
- Booth #417
Moore, Joe
“Maxwell the Raindrop” books encourage kids to be happy with who they are.
- Booth #118
Mr. Dog’s Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn
“Mr. Dog’s Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn” by Albert Bigelow Paine, newly illustrated by San Francisco artist Adam McCauley.
- Booth #19
Mystery Writers of America NorCal
Handouts and information about Mystery Writers of America NorCal chapter.
- Booth #150
New World Library
Personal growth, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy writing, animals/nature, prosperity, psychology.
- Booth #340
Ng, Jennifer
Author of the book “Ice Cream Travel Guide” about ice cream around the world.
- Booth #140
North Atlantic Books
Nonprofit publisher exploring the relationships between mind, body, spirit & nature.
- Booth #26
Noveltea Tins
Selling decorative tin novels that contain custom tea blends.
- Booth #62
Oakland Literacy Coalition
Working Together so All Kids Learn and Love to Read
- Booth #103
Oakland Public Library Bike Library
- Booth #27
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Lifelong learning for adults over 50
- Booth #406
Padalecki, Megan
Former architect, author & illustrator of two children’s picture books.
- Booth #305
Pagano, Paula
True life cliff hanging stories about real estate
- Booth #426
Papa Mike Mirabella, Lucky Sailor Productions
“On The Luck Of An Irish Sailor” – a fantasy tale.
- Booth #138
Parallax Press
Nonprofit publisher creating books on mindfulness in daily life.
- Booth #422
Parks, Marian
American Nature Tales: Environmentally Friendly Picture Books for California Kids.
- Booth #345
Parks, Mary Anderson
A historical novel “Flight to Ohio, From Slavery to Passing to Freedom”
- Booth #5
Pegasus Books
Local, independent book store
- Booth #423
Pen, Jakova
Sing-along activity book & album for children and caregivers
- Booth #29
Photobooks
Photo books by three Bay Area photographer authors.
- Booth #318
Piatigorsky, Joram
Author signings and book sales of the novel “Jellyfish Have Eyes”
- Booth #405
Pickett, Leonie
Picture book sales – “The Princess and the Sunflowers”
- Booth #77, 78, 79
PM Press and Friends of PM
Radical books and media to educate, entertain, and inspire.
- Booth #43
Poetry Flash/Northern California Book Awards
Literary Review & Calendar, Poetry Presenter, Northern California Book Awards
- Booth #6
Point Reyes Books
Local, independent book store.
- Booth #72
Prisoners Literature Project
Sends good free books to prisoners throughout the United States.
- Booth #52
Products for Cambodia Club
Sustainable, awareness-raising products sold to support a school for the blind and deaf in Cambodia
- Booth #348
Quan, Carolyn
Children’s book author and award-winning artist.
- Booth #15
Rae Trujillo
Handmade artists’ books, bookmarks, zines, and purses incorporating vintage book covers.
- Booth #125
Rare Bird
Rare Bird is a Los Angeles Rare Bird is a Los Angeles based independent publisher of fiction, nonfiction, biography, photography, music, humor, and art.
- Booth #411
Rawner, Judith
Children’s book called “Fog is the Breath of the Ocean”.
- Booth #87
RE/Search
Screen prints, hand-made zines, posters – all things counterculture.
- Booth #51
Recover Your Thoughts
Journals made from discarded library books.
- Booth #133
Regent Press Publishers & Printers
Check out our new titles and backlist.
- Booth #84, 85, 86
Revolution Books
Local, independent book store.
- Booth #407
Salinas, Stefan
San Fracisco-based interfaith children’s book author/illustrator.
- Booth #24
San Francisco Area of Romance Writers of America
Professional network of romance authors including New York Times & USA Today bestsellers.
- Booth #137, 139
San Francisco Chronicle
Interactive showcase by BABF premier sponsor.
- Booth #18
San Francisco Writers Conference, San Francisco Writing for Change, and San Francisco Writers Foundation
A celebration of Craft, Commerce, and Community for writers.
- Booth #310
Sanchez, Denise
A book about the 10 Commandments, family and community.
- Booth #134, 136
Sand Hill Review Press, LLC
Small publisher of novels, select non-fiction books and community anthologies.
- Booth #334
Saunders, Patricia A.
Award-winning author & poet signing her four books
- Booth #415
Sayre, Alina
Award-winning fantasy books for ages 9-14, author signing, hand painting!
- Booth #63
School of Literary Arts (Oakland School for the Arts)
Books by our seniors and student-edited journal Enizagam
- Booth #35
SF Creative Writing Institute
Offering premier classes in creative writing in San Francisco.
- Booth #91
She Writes Press
Independent publishing company serving members of She Writes and women writers everywhere.
- Booth #93
Shefcoz
Up-cycled notebooks, metal and thread bookmarks, souvenir products.
- Booth #321
Sherman, Suzanne
Girlhood in America: Personal Stories 1910-2010. Women and girls show the phenomenal changes of a century.
- Booth #13
Shut Up & Write!
A community of writers supporting writers with free events in over 15 cities internationally.
- Booth #28
Sisters in Crime
Meet some of your favorite Northern California mystery writers.
- Booth #130
Small Press Distribution
Author will be signing and selling his children’s book “The Want Monsters”
- Booth #420
Smith, Christina Nicole
Offering juvenile non-fiction literature that enhances social & emotional learning.
- Booth #208
Soja Mind Body
Martial arts demos, games and youth self-defense instruction.
- Booth #416
Southerland, Aaron
Cartoonist & art teacher showcases his original all-ages graphic novels.
- Booth #304
Srey, Cornelia; Srey, Lang; Sandhu, Pyara – Writers Inc.
“The Smell of Water – Escape from the Khmer Rouge Army”
- Booth #127
Stanford University Press
Publishers of creative, sophisticated, multi-disciplinary scholarship.
- Booth #302
Starns, Sharon
Sacramento author of the “Blue Moon” mystery series.
- Booth #205
Sticky Art Lab
Design & decorate your own journal.
- Booth #135
Stone Bridge Press
Publisher of books on Asia, especially Japan and China.
- Booth #37
Stories To Tell
Books & information on self-publishing for independent authors.
- Booth #31
Sunstep Publishing
Modern Greek literature. Translated.
- Booth #70
Tanita K Ross-Cady
Deranged short stories and poetry about working in bars and nightclubs.
- Booth #319
Tennant, Megan
I am an author with a book releasing 07/07/17.
- Booth #45
The Economist
Sustainability-themed smoothie cart.
- Booth #123
The Gurdjieff Legacy Foundation
Esoteric spiritual books, videos, tapes
- Booth #56
The Independent Eye
Producer/distributor of drama and other literary storytelling forms.
- Booth #89
The Knights of Boo’Gar
Art Roche will be signing copies of his new middle grade humor book, “The Knights of Boo’Gar”.
- Booth #88
The Nation
America’s oldest weekly magazine, serving as a critical, independent voice in American journalism.
- Booth #129
The New Republic
An award-winning publication that produces a provocative mix of in-depth reporting, political analysis and cultural commentary on today’s most challenging topics.
- Booth #50
This Into That
Thematic and humorous furniture from vintage books.
- Booth #108
Toka Box
Monthly subscription box that includes children’s book related craft activities tied to a skill of the month.
- Booth #69
Tough Old Lady – imprint of Shameless Hussy Press
Books by Alta and other feminist writers.
- Booth #132
Transit Books
Oakland-based nonprofit publisher of international literature.
- Booth #53
Trumped Up Cards
Trumped Up Cards’ is a party game that’s so, so easy to play.
- Booth #64
Two Lines Press
Publishes the best world literature in English translation.
- Booth #148
Ulysses Press
Local, independent publisher offering $5 books – cooking, crafting and more!
- Booth #25
Under the Gum Tree
Quarterly literary magazine publishing creative nonfiction and visual art.
- Booth #7
University Press Books
Local, independent book store.
- Booth #306
Victor Jr., Barry; Patterson, Kellan
Music Industry DIY book for Independent artists and musicians
- Booth #335
Weir, Alison
Providing information on Israel, Palestine and the American connection.
- Booth #55
WhyIslam
Get a free Qur’an! Learn about Islam and Muslims!
- Booth #324
Wise Love Books
Author
- Booth #412
Wiseman, Ruth
Presenting my first published children’s book, “How the Moon Became Dim”
- Booth #8
Wolfman Books
Local, independent book store
- Booth #73
Word Prostitute
A small publisher automating to become a big publisher.
- Booth #90
WriterCoach Connection
WriterCoach Connection volunteers engage, encourage, and inspire students to succeed.
- Booth #60
WTAW Press
WTAW Press is a non-profit independent publisher of exceptional literary books.
- Booth #413
Yim, Natasha
Author of five children’s books.
- Booth #204
Youth Speaks
Enjoy live performances and learn about one of the world’s leading presenters of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs.