Third Annual Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley to Highlight the Power of Literature for Social Change

With 200 authors, 100 literary events, a film and literature series, and 200 exhibitors, including children’s activities, the 2017 Bay Area Book Festival returns to Berkeley the weekend of June 3-4. As the official announcement notes, the…

New List Highlights Books By Women of Color

What new books are you looking forward to reading this year? How about one of the titles on this list from R.O. Kwon? She highlights 34 books by women of color and says, “Inclusion has real consequences, and if you’re looking for the…

Black History Month: A Sampling of Book Recommendations

In honor of Black History Month, several news sites and organizations have published reading lists featuring books that celebrate Black history. We posted some on Twitter earlier this month, but wanted to highlight a few here, in case you want…

Galvanizing the Resistance Via Literature

“We have always emphasized writers and books concerned with social justice, diversity and the environment. We now are raising our sign higher in the public square.” In light of recent events in the U.S., we’ve decided to focus our…

Save the Dates: June 3-4, 2017!

We’re looking forward to seeing you the weekend of June 3-4 in Berkeley for the 3rd annual Bay Area Book Festival. With 200 authors, a street fair, literary sessions, and even a film showcase, it’s a can’t-miss event for readers of all…