Join us for a day where the Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS!
Hosted by Oakland’s beloved educator, Mr. Limata
Meet 30+ kid-lit book creators ready to inspire.
Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by the authors themselves.
Watch talented illustrators bring stories to life before your eyes.
Cheer on the remarkable 8-12 year olds from our Youth Writers’ Workshop, hosted by Melissa Reyes.
Shop for books by all the participating book creators with Books on B
Enjoy play-based and educational activities provided by our community partners.
This year, we are proud to include the following speakers:
• Aida Salazar • Annie Barrows • Innosanto Nagara • Nidhi Chanani • Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan • Ying Chang Compestine • Fairyland’s 2024 Youth Writers
We can’t wait to see you and your young readers! FREE with Fairyland admission!