shaping the future of literary california
Join us for the second event – in a three part series– “Shaping the Future of Literary California.” The focus of this reading and convo will be “On finding and building literary community.” Featuring: Suzy Exposito, Emma Specter, Rasheed Newson, and Aja Gabel.
Writer’s block showcase
Our beloved Writer’s Block writing group is hosting their first showcase! Join these absolutely phenomenal writers as they share their various works!
Ramon the Tap Dancing Goat
Ramón loves to tap dance! Join us for this whimsical tale rooted in kindness, creativity, and connection <3
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
forever for the culture
Author Steven Underwood joins us in conversation about his debut book, Forever For The Culture, a celebration of Black digital art from TikTok dances to viral memes!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Oral History Workshop
Local and friend of the bookstore will lead us through what it looks like to start to chart our own histories through the oral tradition!
Punch Needle Workshop w/ Chloe!
Chloe is back with another punch needle workshop, this time honoring THE Octavia E. Butler! Join us - spots are limited!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
deadly ever after
Author Brittany Johnson joins us to discuss her romantic fantasy about two dead princesses looking for love!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
My Friend Levar
A reading event for kids AND their millenial parents who grew up with LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow!!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Meet & Greet with Terry McMillan!
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Terry McMillan, joins us for a meet and greet to celebrate her new short story collection, It Was The Way She Said It!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Everything She Never Knew - AUTHOR EVENT
Annette Chavez Macias joins us in conversation with Jayci Lee to discuss her latest novel, Everything She Never Knew! The author of When We Were Widows turns to life after betrayal in this emotional, heartwarming novel about a woman whose marriage and friendship collapse all at once.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday in August for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Punch Needle Workshop w/ Chloe!
Chloe is back with another punch needle workshop, this time honoring THE Octavia E. Butler! Join us - spots are limited!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday in August for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
The cruel dawn - author event
Local author Rachel Howzell Hall joins us to read and sign the second installment to her sweeping romantasy series!
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday in August for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Writer's Block: Creative Writing & Meaningful Connection
CALLING ALL CREATIVE WRITERS! Join us every Thursday in August for a dedicated time to work on your creative writing and share with others. All creative writing styles, newbies, and seasoned writers alike are welcome! This space is offered free of charge.
Black Genuis - AUTHOR EVENT
Author Tre Johnson joins us in conversation with Rasheed Newsom - you don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear this dynamic pair speak about Johnson’s newest release, Black Genuis: Essays on American Legacy!