Taking place Sunday, May 31, this year’s outdoor fair – the Bookworm Block Party – is a lively, immersive experience jam-packed with fun and exploration for festival attendees of all ages and interests. The heart of Northern California’s largest weekend literary event beckons book lovers to meet favorite authors spanning myriad genres, discover new reads, catch live presentations on four outdoor and eight indoor stages, spend quality time with the kids in our YouthLit Corner of the park, leading the program curation is the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair, joined by a special activation from ArtEsteem. Enjoy the new Chill Zone in the park, and try delicious eats from local food trucks and myriad downtown Berkeley brick & mortar establishments!
Nearly 150 literary-themed exhibitors–including emerging authors and thought leaders–will be joined by an eclectic array of independent booksellers, local publishers, writing groups and programs, literary clubs and organizations, book artists, libraries, reading resources, and more. Returning this year: Small Press Alley featuring top notch presses from around the country.
Poetry Stage, Bart Plaza
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
2170 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Music, community workshops, and the exciting announcement of our three Bay Area Book Festival Affinity Collectives
Poetry Stage
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Harold Way and Allston, Berkeley
25+ poets in readings, panel presentations, interactive poetic portals, and incantations
YouthLit Read-Aloud Stage
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Centre Park
YouthLit Family Stage
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Family-oriented author presentations, demos and performances.
Chill Zone
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Centre Park
Health in Community Row
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Allston Way, Berkeley
Sponsored by the Black Arts Movement District Community Development Corporation (BAMBD CDC), direct and indirect health services will be offered to community members throughout the day free of charge.
Small Press Alley
11:00am – 5:00pm
Address:
Allston Way, Berkeley
Peruse booths from a number of some of the nation’s best small presses in our brand-new Small Press Alley. Show some love to indie presses and stock up on books!
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
