Blackwing

Iconic pencils notebooks and lifestyle goods used by creative greats.

Booklandia

Spanish and Bilingual Children and Young Adult Books

BookLoot

Young Adult subscription Service. Come see us & enter the giveaway!

Cleverhands

Journal bandoliers and bookbinding. Travel light, draw often, make something!

ILLUSTORIA

Join the Oakland-based DIY Magazine for coloring, stamping, and book-making.

Keokit

Enjoy the photo booth, stenciling wall and other arts & crafts using school supplies.

KitaabWorld

Children’s bookstore; advocates for South Asian children’s literature.

LEGOJeep

Get inspired and create with LEGOJeep, an ever-changing artwork shaped by all who add to it.

LOAKL.com

Online platform that sources books across all of the local independent bookstores

Berkeleyside

Berkeley, CA’s independent news site.

Photobooks

Photo books by three Bay Area photographer authors.

RE/Search

Screen prints, hand-made zines, posters – all things counterculture.

Shefcoz 

 Up-cycled notebooks, metal and thread bookmarks, souvenir products. 

WhyIslam

Get a free Qur’an! Learn about Islam and Muslims!

KALW 91.7FM

On-air personalities and staff will be present.

KPFA 94.1FM

The First Community Supported Radio Station in the nation.

Brick, Jeffrey A.

Author of “Mime Lung Music Festival” [Memoir + Science Fiction]

Saunders, Patricia A.

Award-winning author & poet signing her four books

Southerland, Aaron

Cartoonist & art teacher showcases his original all-ages graphic novels.

California Connections Academy

Tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K-12

Farmers Insurance Ruth Stroup Agency

Bay Area insurance agency specializing in small business services.

Let’s Read! Ahora

Culturally diverse children’s books specializing in Bilingual/Spanish books.

Sayre, Alina

Award-winning fantasy books for ages 9-14, author signing, hand painting!

Weir, Alison

Providing information on Israel, Palestine and the American connection.

Authors Alliance

Educational resources to help authors with copyright and contract issues.

San Francisco Area of Romance Writers of America

Professional network of romance authors including New York Times & USA Today bestsellers.

Parks, Mary Anderson

A historical novel “Flight to Ohio, From Slavery to Passing to Freedom”

Mills College Book Art

Graduate Book Art Program displaying student work.

Esmazz Decorative Arts

Literary-themed decoupage plates, magnets, and boxes.

School of Literary Arts (Oakland School for the Arts)

Books by our seniors and student-edited journal Enizagam

American Artwork

2015, 16, & 17 editions of “American Art Collector”.

Berkeley Historical Society and the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association

Berkeley historical books, info, postcards, and local author book signings.

California School Library Association

Make your own book marks!

Downtown Berkeley Association

An independent nonprofit organization focused on creating a welcoming, vibrant and prosperous City Center.

Horror Writer’s Association

Worldwide nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals promoting dark literature.

Poetry Flash/Northern California Book Awards

Literary Review & Calendar, Poetry Presenter, Northern California Book Awards

Kind Is Beautiful

Resources that inspire girls to be beautiful by being kind.

ISKCON Berkeley

Spiritual books on yoga, meditation, science of the soul.

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.

Joy, Amy Block

True crime author: “Whistleblower”(2010), “Retaliation” (2013), and “Blowback” (2017)

Soja Mind Body

Martial arts demos, games and youth self-defense instruction.

The Knights of Boo’Gar

Art Roche will be signing copies of his new middle grade humor book, “The Knights of Boo’Gar”.

Creston Books

Quality children’s books from a small local press featuring local talent. Printed in the United States.

Eastwind Books

Local, independent book store.

Green Apple Books

Local, independent book store.

Half Price Books

In-store booth, 2036 Shattuck Ave.

Made From Books

One-of-a-kind jewelry made from unwanted, outdated and falling apart books.

Manic D Press/Aunt Lute Books

Great books for free-thinkers since 1984.

Moe’s Books

World famous destination for book lovers since 1959.

North Atlantic Books

Nonprofit publisher exploring the relationships between mind, body, spirit & nature.

Pegasus Books

Local, independent book store

Point Reyes Books

Local, independent book store.

Revolution Books

Local, independent book store.

Transit Books

Oakland-based nonprofit publisher of international literature.

University Press Books

Local, independent book store.

Wise Love Books

Author

Wolfman Books

Local, independent book store

Astro Botanicals

Immerse yourself in giant inflatable sculptures shaped like magical plants by local artist Stan Clark.

Toka Box

Monthly subscription box that includes children’s book related craft activities tied to a skill of the month.

MFA in Creative Writing at Saint Mary’s College of California

A two-year program in creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry.

Flores, Calixto

First-time author of “Henry and Miranda”

Trumped Up Cards

Trumped Up Cards’ is a party game that’s so, so easy to play.

Quan, Carolyn

Children’s book author and award-winning artist.

Counterpoint Press/ Soft Skull/ Catapult

Independent book publishers based in Berkeley, CA.

Manchego, Chelo

Author will be selling his children’s book, “The Want Monsters”.

San Francisco Chronicle

Interactive showcase by BABF premier sponsor.

California Writers Club

Nonprofit dedicated to education in the craft of writing and publishing.

Products for Cambodia Club

Sustainable, awareness-raising products sold to support a school for the blind and deaf in Cambodia

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Working Together so All Kids Learn and Love to Read

Kid Beowulf Comics

All-ages graphic novel series.

WriterCoach Connection

WriterCoach Connection volunteers engage, encourage, and inspire students to succeed.

Lekha Ink Corp.

Independent publishing company proudly presents books written BY and FOR children.

Sisters in Crime

Meet some of your favorite Northern California mystery writers.

Dugger, D.L.

I am an author of young adult fantasy books.

Micko, Daniel

Premier the novel by Terry Lee Kincaid III, “The Moonshine Wars Or My Life in Kincaid, Georgia”

Kudler, David

Author signings of the novel “Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale”

Sanchez, Denise

A book about the 10 Commandments, family and community.

Macaraeg, Dennis

Fiction writer – promotion and sales of books.

Small Press Distribution

Author will be signing and selling his children’s book “The Want Monsters”

Conran, A. E.

Sales and signing of award-winning middle-grade novel, “The Lost Celt”

The Economist

Sustainability-themed smoothie cart.

The Independent Eye

Producer/distributor of drama and other literary storytelling forms.

Berkeley Public Library Foundation

Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library featuring information and books from their popular Authors Dinner.

San Francisco Writers Conference, San Francisco Writing for Change, and San Francisco Writers Foundation

A celebration of Craft, Commerce, and Community for writers.

The Gurdjieff Legacy Foundation

Esoteric spiritual books, videos, tapes

MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco

MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco

Baars, Frans

Author of “Organic Cooperation” (English and Spanish) – The Guidebook for the Road to Paradise and your True Self.

Andersen, Fred

Author of mystery, suspense and comedy books.

Clawson, Geneva

A picture book about a friendly shadow creature.

Grossenbacher, Gini

“Madam of My Heart”: A Novel of Love, Loss and Redemption

Howell, Kathy Goosev

Children’s Author

Little Lemon Production House

Anti-bullying book and brand that disarms bullies by teaching children that what makes them weird makes them wonderful.

Srey, Cornelia; Srey, Lang; Sandhu, Pyara – Writers Inc.

“The Smell of Water – Escape from the Khmer Rouge Army”

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.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong learning for adults over 50

SF Creative Writing Institute

Offering premier classes in creative writing in San Francisco.

Case, Natalie J.

Author of newly-released novels “Forever” and “Through Shade and Shadow”

Hanson, N. J.

Independent author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Lane, Alycee J.

Author of IPPY award-winning book “Nonviolence Now!”

Heather Jacks

Handcrafted record bags & writing journals. 100% rescued, recycled, one-of-a-kind.

Pen, Jakova

Sing-along activity book & album for children and caregivers

Hilgendorf, James

Traveling to a New America/Books for a New World

LaVada James

Promoting the self-published sci-fi book “Negative Gravity: The Mannheim Effect”.

Chapple, Janet

Discussion with author/editor and book sales.

Ng, Jennifer

Author of the book “Ice Cream Travel Guide” about ice cream around the world.

Lent, Jeremy

Author of “The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning”

Moore, Joe

“Maxwell the Raindrop” books encourage kids to be happy with who they are.

Kohl, Laura Johnston

Jonestown Survivor, author of “Jonestown Survivor: An Insider’s Look”

Piatigorsky, Joram

Author signings and book sales of the novel “Jellyfish Have Eyes”

Dr. Joyce

Promoting and selling “The Wonderful World of Mr. Walder”

Rawner, Judith

Children’s book called “Fog is the Breath of the Ocean”.

McVaugh, Kate

Independent author. Mystery, paranormal romance, literary fiction, travel

Barbour, Kathryn

Author/publisher of “Who Died” memorializing those lost in Jonestown Guyana on November 18, 1978.

Victor Jr., Barry; Patterson, Kellan

Music Industry DIY book for Independent artists and musicians

Jeffrey L. Kohanek

Author of the young adult fantasy series “The Runes of Issalia”

Balog, Kristine

Promoting “Caravaggio: Of Oil and Blood” an historical fiction novel.

Sticky Art Lab

Design & decorate your own journal.

James, Sherri Leigh

California/Bay Area-based mystery and romance novels by UC Berkeley graduate.

Pickett, Leonie

Picture book sales – “The Princess and the Sunflowers”

Bay Area Libraries

Join the Contra Costa, San Francisco and Oakland public libraries for live read-alouds, craft projects, and the OPL Bike Library!

Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library. Information and books for sale.

Friends of the Oakland Public Library

The Friends of the OPL supports Oakland Public Libraries!

New World Library

Personal growth, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy writing, animals/nature, prosperity, psychology.

Oakland Public Library Bike Library

Left Margin LIT

Offering creative writing workshops and consultations to East Bay writers.

Booksmith & Papa Llama

Local, independent book store

Magnetic Past, LLC

Bookmarks to color, featuring literary characters & historical characters.

Sand Hill Review Press, LLC

Small publisher of novels, select non-fiction books and community anthologies.

Bookforum Magazine

Bookforum covers the best in fiction, current affairs, and art.

Parks, Marian

American Nature Tales: Environmentally Friendly Picture Books for California Kids.

Aleck, Marianne

Author of “The Liberty Club” – a book about life!

Martens, Anne-Marie; Joys; Marjorie

(English/French) children’s picture book: “The Twins Mia & Mateo: Daddy’s Little Helpers.”

Padalecki, Megan

Former architect, author & illustrator of two children’s picture books.

Tennant, Megan

I am an author with a book releasing 07/07/17.

Impulsive Design Mermaids

Color a page in Mermaid-themed coloring books – positive poetry for children!

Habitot Children’s Museum

Bring the little ones for Gak and spinner art activities.

Yim, Natasha

Author of five children’s books.

The Nation

America’s oldest weekly magazine, serving as a critical, independent voice in American journalism.

Smith, Christina Nicole

Offering juvenile non-fiction literature that enhances social & emotional learning.

Mystery Writers of America NorCal

Handouts and information about Mystery Writers of America NorCal chapter.

Maria Hunt – Face Painter

Festive face painting with Maria Hunt

Imagination Heals presents Pacha’s Pajamas

The “Pacha’s Pajamas” animated book comes to life with animation.

Francois, Paul

Author of “Shadowbane: Age of Aelfborn”

Pagano, Paula

True life cliff hanging stories about real estate

Langlinais, M Pepper

Author of the young adult fantasy series “Changers”

PM Press and Friends of PM

Radical books and media to educate, entertain, and inspire.

AK Press

Worker-run collective that publishes & distributes radical books and other mind-altering material.

Black Lawrence Press

Independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Faceted Press

Children’s books series.

hit & run press

Letterpress printed, limited edition poetry broadsides with “Littoral Press” and “Colored Horse Studios”.

Images Press

Children’s books and songs.

She Writes Press

Independent publishing company serving members of She Writes and women writers everywhere.

Moonview Press

Children’s novels for sale by author Charles Markee.

Parallax Press

Nonprofit publisher creating books on mindfulness in daily life.

Stanford University Press

Publishers of creative, sophisticated, multi-disciplinary scholarship.

Stone Bridge Press

Publisher of books on Asia, especially Japan and China.

Tough Old Lady – imprint of Shameless Hussy Press

Books by Alta and other feminist writers.

Two Lines Press

Publishes the best world literature in English translation.

Ulysses Press

Local, independent publisher offering $5 books – cooking, crafting and more!

WTAW Press

WTAW Press is a non-profit independent publisher of exceptional literary books.

Regent Press Publishers & Printers

Check out our new titles and backlist.

Papa Mike Mirabella, Lucky Sailor Productions

“On The Luck Of An Irish Sailor” – a fantasy tale.

Prisoners Literature Project

Sends good free books to prisoners throughout the United States.

Word Prostitute

A small publisher automating to become a big publisher.

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Mission-based nonfiction publisher.

Sunstep Publishing

Modern Greek literature. Translated.

Guerlain, Quentin

Novelist writing definitve historical novel on the Spanish Civil War.

Lassman, Rachel

Self-published author/illustrator of rhyming educational children’s books.

Catamaran Literary Reader

Literary magazine featuring creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and fine art.

Alexander, Rebecca

Author and motivational speaker; disability rights advisor and advocate.

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.

East Bay Depot for Creative ReUse

Have fun doing arts & crafts with recycled materials and found objects.

Arroyo Literary Review

Bay Area literary magazine reflecting local and international creative diversity.

Hocker, Rick

Author of “Four in the Garden,” an award-winning allegory of one’s relationship with God.

Drago, Ross

Novels and books on solutions to social, political, and environmental problems.

Tanita K Ross-Cady

Deranged short stories and poetry about working in bars and nightclubs.

Hynds, Ruth

“Working in Watercolor” – an illustrated, encouraging approach to the craft of watercolor painting at any age.

Wiseman, Ruth

Presenting my first published children’s book, “How the Moon Became Dim”

Mausoof, S. S.

I will be promoting my debut crime novel “The Warehouse” inspired by relief work in South Asia.

Lawrence Hall of Science

Create art with Sunprint® paper and build large geo-structures with dowels and planks.

Maddox, Sean

Author/lecturer on the literary, mythological & scientific dimensions of the Bible.

Starns, Sharon

Sacramento author of the “Blue Moon” mystery series.

Bay Area Garden Railway Society

Relive Gertrude Chandler Warner’s classic “The Boxcar Children” in this elaborate, interactive garden railway scene.

Youth Speaks

Enjoy live performances and learn about one of the world’s leading presenters of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs.

Salinas, Stefan

San Fracisco-based interfaith children’s book author/illustrator.

Casher, Stephanie

Author of multicultural women’s fiction.

Janssen, Susanna

Author of “Wordstruck! The Fun and Fascination of Language”

Sherman, Suzanne

Girlhood in America: Personal Stories 1910-2010. Women and girls show the phenomenal changes of a century.

H.B.Y., Sylvie

Children’s books

Stories To Tell

Books & information on self-publishing for independent authors.

This Into That

Thematic and humorous furniture from vintage books.

Bay Area Children’s Theatre

Learn about the Bay Area’s premier children theatre program.

Recover Your Thoughts

Journals made from discarded library books.

Noveltea Tins

Selling decorative tin novels that contain custom tea blends.

Under the Gum Tree

Quarterly literary magazine publishing creative nonfiction and visual art.

Rae Trujillo

Handmade artists’ books, bookmarks, zines, and purses incorporating vintage book covers.

826 Valencia

Enjoy making pirate masks or pen your thoughts in a fun writing activity.

Gay, Vickie

Author of “Guidance Psychic Medium/Series Prophecy 100 Quatrains”

Cody Vrosh

Artist/Illustrator creating original art books and book-themed apparel.

Lewis, James W.

Small Bay Area publishing company of non-fiction and fiction.

Arthur Weil

Arthur Weil, age 91, will be giving away his poetry books.

Shut Up & Write!

A community of writers supporting writers with free events in over 15 cities internationally. 

Black Rose Writing

Texas-based independent publishing houses with authors signing books.

Christian, Yasmeen

I write FUN and INTRIGUING books!