Meet the Author: Nikhil Prabala
Meet author Nikhil Prabala and ask questions about his debut novel the Duchess of Kokora. He will answer questions and sign your book. Come out and say hi.
Tag: author talks
Storytime with the Authors
Created by acclaimed and multi-award-winning American folk singer/songwriter Kathy Sherman and San Francisco-based illustrator Torey Butner, ‘Too Many Moose!’ is a fun and silly story about the biggest family gathering you’re ever likely to see.
Join us at a book reading (storytime) and signing plus Kathy will be leading us in songs and Torey will have an illustration demo!
Storytime with the Author: Shauna Lobre
Local author, Shauna Lobre has spent most of her adult life working with children. From a preschool teacher to a pediatric ICU nurse for 34 years, she saw how stories made children smile. Along with raising her own three boys, she knew Fred & Ted would be her first book. They drew her into the story as she wrote it, and they became friends too.
**Goodie bags and drawing for your own copy of Fred and Ted*
Before you head to Chalkfest, come and enjoy author Shauna read her new book.
Broken Pencils: Meet the Author J.R. Rice
J.R Rice, a Black man born in Oakland, with a passion for writing, teaching, and spoken word artistry has always been captivated by the power of words and their ability to inspire, motivate and transform lives. J.R traveled abroad to Greece, where he had the honor of being mentored by the renowned author, George Crane. It was there that he honed his skills and developed his unique voice, which he would later use to inspire and empower countless others.
His novella, Broken Pencils earned the 2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the Literary Global Gold Award, and many other awards. He is the host and curator of SOCIAL SATURDAYS artist showcase in Oakland. He currently resides and teaches in the Bay Area. To learn more, visit www.jrrice.com
Chef Ava Marie Author Talk
Chef Ava Marie has 18 years of culinary experience. She does live demos and was a World Food Championships dessert finalist in 2018. She has been featured on KQED’s Check Please Bay Area, KRON 4’s Live! In the Bay and hosts a podcast, Chef Ava Marie Happy Hour Podcast. Most recently, South San Francisco’s Mayor named Chef Ava as one of the 2024 Women of the Year for teaching people to cook, bringing food and joy to their livelihoods and for her philanthropy in the world of special needs.
Books & Bongs
Join these celebrated authors for a painting party from 4-6pm at Color Me Mine then walk over to us (Peninsula Books next door) for the authors panel from 6-7pm. We’d love to see you at both events, but if you can only make one, no worries! There is plenty of parking at the WestLake Shopping Center, just park near the Trader Joe’s.
Authors:
The Cannabis Gardener
High Times: Cannabis Cocktails
The High Times Cookbook: Let’s Get Baked
Cannabis Drinks
The Ultimate Guide to CBD
The High Times Cookbook: Let’s Get Baked
The Weed Gummies Cookbook
TherActivist Author Discussion
Join TherActivist discussion their book, activism as part of our Pride festivities. They will answer questions and sign copies of their books.
The TherActivist: They/ Them/ Theirs book and documentary project shines light on the intersections of identity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; gender expression and social justice activism against the backdrop of anti-Black racism, anti-LGBTQIA violence, and social exclusion. A combination of Black Lives Matter, LGBTQIA+ rights, equity and more! The TherActivist embodies a “therapeutic activism”
approach, while servicing and empowering people of color, LGBTQIA+ communities, and marginalized populations.
Books & Bongs
Join us for a author panel discussion on cannabis gardening and cooking with authors Jamie Evans, Penny Barthel, Monica Lo, and Haejin Chun. This is part of a larger event that includes painting bongs at Color Me Mine. We will have their books available to purchase onsite and you can pre-order in advance through this link.
Hope to see you there!
Author Talk with Brian Stannard – Alcatraz Ghost Story
Come out to hear about Alcatraz Ghost Story. Written by Brian Stannard, a guide with Alcatraz Cellhouse Tours, Alcatraz Ghost Story explores the life of Roy Gardner in the context of his great love story and the larger backdrop of drug addiction, incarceration, and the racial and labor violence of the 1920s and 1930s.
Arriving directly from Alcatraz, Stannard will host a conversation with the audience about all things pertaining to the Rock. Have questions about ghosts? What are ghosts? Did Al Capone play banjo? Stannard is eager to answer!
Author Talk with Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell
Join Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell to discuss her new book and share a few of the book’s vignettes, her experience as an educator, and a Q & A with the audience.
This book is geared towards both pre- and in-service educators and administrators who are seeking to deepen their understanding of parent perspective and how they can tailor their practices to ensure a more inclusive and inviting environment.
Please register here for the free event.
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