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Storytime with the Author: Shauna Lobre

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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

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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

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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

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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:

Penny Barthel

The Cannabis Gardener

Jamie Evans

High Times: Cannabis Cocktails

The High Times Cookbook: Let’s Get Baked

Cannabis Drinks

The Ultimate Guide to CBD

Haejin Chun

The High Times Cookbook: Let’s Get Baked

Monica Lo

The Weed Gummies Cookbook

TherActivist Author Discussion

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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

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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 Discussion

Author Talk with Brian Stannard – Alcatraz Ghost Story

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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

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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.

Getting to Sorry with Susan McCarthy (Author Discussion)

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Author Talk: Getting to Sorry

We all recognize terrible apologies. You’ve probably gotten a few. Excuse-laden, blame-shifting, weaselly offerings can fracture friendships and family bonds, harm businesses, and damage workplace relationships.

Join Susan share about the book and discuss apologies. Learn how to elicit better apologies, how to offer great ones, and how to teach kids how to apologize.

 

Event is free

Community Events begin this weekend

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Upcoming Events

Since we opened in the fall, people have asked us if we will be hosting events. As an all volunteer led organization, we are relying heavily on volunteers who are interested in creating or hosting events.  Thanks to these amazing volunteers and community partners, we now have some great events coming up! Head over to peninsulabooks.org/events to learn more details about any of the events or subscribe to our calendar.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

January

Saturday, January 20 at 11 am -Storytime with Eden

Friday, January 26 at 6 pm- Author Talk with local author Stacey Bowen

Sunday, January 28 at 3 pm – Storytime with Kenia

February

Saturday, February 3 at 11 am – Storytime with Eden

Sunday, February 4 from 11-4 pm – Book Giveaway for teachers

Saturday, February 10 at 6 pm – Film Screening “Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop” co-hosted by Daly City Youth Poet Laureate

Sunday, February 11 at 2 pm – Silent Book Club co-hosted by @Skyline.Bookbox

 

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