Saturday June 1 – Writers’ Day

Berkeley Public Library

We know our community is filled with writers and authors, aspiring and published. The Festival wants to honor all of you with a day-long series of workshops and sessions that drill down into topics that will spur your creativity, engage your writerly minds, and even support you with practical, insiders’ advice and guidance in your journey to publication.

That’s why, in addition to our usual amazing programs and headliner events, we’re planning a Writers’ Day. This full day of sessions will feature nonfiction, poetry, and fiction events, a session on publishing, and two pitch sessions for our robust writing community.

Saturday June 1 – Evening Headliner (TBA)

The Freight & Salvage

Sunday June 2 – Author Events

MLK, Jr. Civic Center Park and Various Venues in Downtown Berkeley

• Provocative Keynotes, Panels, Interviews, Readings
• Critical Conversations with Top Authors, Thought Leaders
• Indigenous Authors Showcase
• Author Q&A and Book Signings

Sunday June 2 – Outdoor Fair

MLK, Jr. Civic Center Park ─ Free Admission

• Author Pavilion – new and emerging writers
• Literary Marketplace ─ books, literary-themed gifts
• Youth Activity Tent ─ interactive fun for kids!
• Food Court ─ Popular Bay Area vendors and trucks

Sunday June 2 – Evening Headliners (TBA)

The Freight & Salvage