826 Valencia

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

AK Press

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

Aleck, Marianne

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

Alexander, Rebecca

Author and motivational speaker; disability rights advisor and advocate.

American Artwork

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

Andersen, Fred

Author of mystery, suspense and comedy books.

Arroyo Literary Review

Bay Area literary magazine reflecting local and international creative diversity.

Arthur Weil

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

Astro Botanicals

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

Authors Alliance

Educational resources to help authors with copyright and contract issues.

Baars, Frans

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

Balog, Kristine

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

Barbour, Kathryn

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

Bay Area Children’s Theatre

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

Bay Area Garden Railway Society

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

Bay Area Libraries

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

Berkeley Historical Society and the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association

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

Berkeley Public Library Foundation

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

Berkeleyside

Berkeley, CA’s independent news site.

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Mission-based nonfiction publisher.

Black Lawrence Press

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

Black Rose Writing

Texas-based independent publishing houses with authors signing books.

Blackwing

Iconic pencils notebooks and lifestyle goods used by creative greats.

Bookforum Magazine

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

Booklandia

Spanish and Bilingual Children and Young Adult Books

BookLoot

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

Booksmith & Papa Llama

Local, independent book store

Brick, Jeffrey A.

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

California Connections Academy

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

California School Library Association

Make your own book marks!

California Writers Club

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

Case, Natalie J.

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

Casher, Stephanie

Author of multicultural women’s fiction.

Catamaran Literary Reader

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

Chapple, Janet

Discussion with author/editor and book sales.

Christian, Yasmeen

I write FUN and INTRIGUING books!

Clawson, Geneva

A picture book about a friendly shadow creature.

Cleverhands

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

Cody Vrosh

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

Conran, A. E.

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

Counterpoint Press/ Soft Skull/ Catapult

Independent book publishers based in Berkeley, CA.

Creston Books

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

Downtown Berkeley Association

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

Dr. Joyce

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

Drago, Ross

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

Dugger, D.L.

I am an author of young adult fantasy books.

East Bay Depot for Creative ReUse

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

Eastwind Books

Local, independent book store.

Esmazz Decorative Arts

Literary-themed decoupage plates, magnets, and boxes.

Faceted Press

Children’s books series.

Farmers Insurance Ruth Stroup Agency

Bay Area insurance agency specializing in small business services.

Flores, Calixto

First-time author of “Henry and Miranda”

Francois, Paul

Author of “Shadowbane: Age of Aelfborn”

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!

Gay, Vickie

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

Green Apple Books

Local, independent book store.

Grossenbacher, Gini

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

Guerlain, Quentin

Novelist writing definitve historical novel on the Spanish Civil War.

H.B.Y., Sylvie

Children’s books

Habitot Children’s Museum

Bring the little ones for Gak and spinner art activities.

Half Price Books

In-store booth, 2036 Shattuck Ave.

Hanson, N. J.

Independent author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Heather Jacks

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

Hilgendorf, James

Traveling to a New America/Books for a New World

hit & run press

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

Hocker, Rick

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

Horror Writer’s Association

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

Howell, Kathy Goosev

Children’s Author

Hynds, Ruth

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

ILLUSTORIA

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

Images Press

Children’s books and songs.

Imagination Heals presents Pacha’s Pajamas

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

Impulsive Design Mermaids

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

ISKCON Berkeley

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

James, Sherri Leigh

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

Janssen, Susanna

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

Jeffrey L. Kohanek

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

Joy, Amy Block

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

KALW 91.7FM

On-air personalities and staff will be present.

Keokit

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

Kid Beowulf Comics

All-ages graphic novel series.

Kind Is Beautiful

Resources that inspire girls to be beautiful by being kind.

KitaabWorld

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

Kohl, Laura Johnston

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

KPFA 94.1FM

The First Community Supported Radio Station in the nation.

Kudler, David

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

Lane, Alycee J.

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

Langlinais, M Pepper

Author of the young adult fantasy series “Changers”

Lassman, Rachel

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

LaVada James

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

Lawrence Hall of Science

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

Left Margin LIT

Offering creative writing workshops and consultations to East Bay writers.

LEGOJeep

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

Lekha Ink Corp.

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

Lent, Jeremy

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

Let’s Read! Ahora

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

Lewis, James W.

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

Little Lemon Production House

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

LOAKL.com

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

Macaraeg, Dennis

Fiction writer – promotion and sales of books.

Maddox, Sean

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

Made From Books

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

Magnetic Past, LLC

Bookmarks to color, featuring literary characters & historical characters.

Manchego, Chelo

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

Manic D Press/Aunt Lute Books

Great books for free-thinkers since 1984.

Maria Hunt – Face Painter

Festive face painting with Maria Hunt

Martens, Anne-Marie; Joys; Marjorie

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

Mausoof, S. S.

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

McVaugh, Kate

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

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

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

MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco

MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco

Micko, Daniel

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

Mills College Book Art

Graduate Book Art Program displaying student work.

Moe’s Books

World famous destination for book lovers since 1959.

Moonview Press

Children’s novels for sale by author Charles Markee.

Moore, Joe

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

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.

Mystery Writers of America NorCal

Handouts and information about Mystery Writers of America NorCal chapter.

New World Library

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

Ng, Jennifer

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

North Atlantic Books

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

Noveltea Tins

Selling decorative tin novels that contain custom tea blends.

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Working Together so All Kids Learn and Love to Read

Oakland Public Library Bike Library

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong learning for adults over 50

Padalecki, Megan

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

Pagano, Paula

True life cliff hanging stories about real estate

Papa Mike Mirabella, Lucky Sailor Productions

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

Parallax Press

Nonprofit publisher creating books on mindfulness in daily life.

Parks, Marian

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

Parks, Mary Anderson

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

Pegasus Books

Local, independent book store

Pen, Jakova

Sing-along activity book & album for children and caregivers

Photobooks

Photo books by three Bay Area photographer authors.

Piatigorsky, Joram

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

Pickett, Leonie

Picture book sales – “The Princess and the Sunflowers”

PM Press and Friends of PM

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

Poetry Flash/Northern California Book Awards

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

Point Reyes Books

Local, independent book store.

Prisoners Literature Project

Sends good free books to prisoners throughout the United States.

Products for Cambodia Club

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

Quan, Carolyn

Children’s book author and award-winning artist.

Rae Trujillo

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

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.

Rawner, Judith

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

RE/Search

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

Recover Your Thoughts

Journals made from discarded library books.

Regent Press Publishers & Printers

Check out our new titles and backlist.

Revolution Books

Local, independent book store.

Salinas, Stefan

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

San Francisco Area of Romance Writers of America

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

San Francisco Chronicle

Interactive showcase by BABF premier sponsor.

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

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

Sanchez, Denise

A book about the 10 Commandments, family and community.

Sand Hill Review Press, LLC

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

Saunders, Patricia A.

Award-winning author & poet signing her four books

Sayre, Alina

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

School of Literary Arts (Oakland School for the Arts)

Books by our seniors and student-edited journal Enizagam

SF Creative Writing Institute

Offering premier classes in creative writing in San Francisco.

She Writes Press

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

Shefcoz 

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

Sherman, Suzanne

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

Shut Up & Write!

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

Sisters in Crime

Meet some of your favorite Northern California mystery writers.

Small Press Distribution

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

Smith, Christina Nicole

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

Soja Mind Body

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

Southerland, Aaron

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

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

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

Stanford University Press

Publishers of creative, sophisticated, multi-disciplinary scholarship.

Starns, Sharon

Sacramento author of the “Blue Moon” mystery series.

Sticky Art Lab

Design & decorate your own journal.

Stone Bridge Press

Publisher of books on Asia, especially Japan and China.

Stories To Tell

Books & information on self-publishing for independent authors.

Sunstep Publishing

Modern Greek literature. Translated.

Tanita K Ross-Cady

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

Tennant, Megan

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

The Economist

Sustainability-themed smoothie cart.

The Gurdjieff Legacy Foundation

Esoteric spiritual books, videos, tapes

The Independent Eye

Producer/distributor of drama and other literary storytelling forms.

The Knights of Boo’Gar

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

The Nation

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

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.

This Into That

Thematic and humorous furniture from vintage books.

Toka Box

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

Tough Old Lady – imprint of Shameless Hussy Press

Books by Alta and other feminist writers.

Transit Books

Oakland-based nonprofit publisher of international literature.

Trumped Up Cards

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

Two Lines Press

Publishes the best world literature in English translation.

Ulysses Press

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

Under the Gum Tree

Quarterly literary magazine publishing creative nonfiction and visual art.

University Press Books

Local, independent book store.

Victor Jr., Barry; Patterson, Kellan

Music Industry DIY book for Independent artists and musicians

Weir, Alison

Providing information on Israel, Palestine and the American connection.

WhyIslam

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

Wise Love Books

Author

Wiseman, Ruth

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

Wolfman Books

Local, independent book store

Word Prostitute

A small publisher automating to become a big publisher.

WriterCoach Connection

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

WTAW Press

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

Yim, Natasha

Author of five children’s books.

Youth Speaks

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