All-Ages Adventures: The Wonderful New Worlds of Graphic Novels
Bay Area artists and writers are literally changing the landscape of print and online "kids’" graphic novels and comics by creating worlds, characters, and narratives that are visually stunning, compassionate and unique. Join a panel discussion…
Sistah Scifi Author Expo
We will have 12 to 14 indie Black and Indigenous speculative fiction writers showcase their work with physical and digital copies available for purchase. In addition, we will bring Sistah Scifi Bookish Tea Party vibes with areas to play games,…
Hayward Lit Hop
A variety of local writing groups will put on hour-long readings and shows at various venues, mostly for all ages, and all free and open to the public! We'll gather at Hayward's Heritage Plaza first for music and an Earth Day-themed reading…
Dave Eggers: The Eyes and the Impossible
Is there anything Dave Eggers can’t do? The multi-talented juggernaut’s latest project—a collaboration with artist Shawn Harris—is an illustrated novel for all ages. The Eyes and the Impossible is an animal fable about Johannes, a dog…
Seen and Unseen: New Glimpses of Japanese Incarceration
Photographs are a way of documenting the world—but what if they only capture part of the story? Or what if the things they show aren't allowed to be shared? That’s part of what Elizabeth Partridge explores in her remarkable book Seen and…
Picturing Lives: Picture Book Biographies
At a 2018 NYU symposium specifically devoted to the rise of children's picture book biographies, critic Leonard Marcus called the recent wave of new biographies "a vibrant publishing phenomenon," doing important work to address historical imbalances…
Bay Curious
From Grace Cathedral to the Marin Headlands, why are there so many labyrinths in the Bay Area? Why did the state capitol almost move to Berkeley? Should Monterey Jack cheese really be called Pacifica Jack? These are just a few of the wild, wonderful,…
What’s New in Native American Literature for Kids
The publishing industry is finally starting to catch up to the dazzling talents of Native American creators of books for children. In this session, we'll hear from six award-winning authors writing picture books, middle-grade novels, and YA…