“I Dink I can” Storytime & Activity
Join Kristen and Cheryl Tom share their new book, “I Dink I can” during a storytime and stay for fun family activity.
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Meet & Greet with Asya Pereltsvaig
In Murder in Petrograd, Asya M. Pereltsvaig takes readers into the dangerous final years of Imperial Russia, where a young Oxford graduate working for British Intelligence is given a chilling assignment: stop Rasputin—and kill him if necessary. Blending historical research with espionage, romance, political intrigue, and moral suspense, the novel explores the people behind one of history’s most notorious murders and asks whether murder can ever be justified in the name of duty.
About the Author:
Asya Pereltsvaig is a native of Saint Petersburg, Russia. After earning a BA in English and History and a doctorate in Linguistics and teaching at Cornell and Stanford, she turned to doing what she loves most: teaching Russian history in lifelong education and writing historical fiction. When she is not writing, Asya is an intrepid traveler, avid reader, and dedicated ballroom dancer.
Storytime with Maxwell Kim
Join us for a storytime with local author Maxwell Kim as he shares his pumpkin stories. His new book is “The Pumpkin with a Crack in it VS The Love Thief” will be read and available for purchase after the event.
About the Author:
Max Kim is an children’s book author and STEM professional. Outside of writing, Max is a huge word and board game enthusiast. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his amazing wife, adorable son and daughter, and derpy-cute pugwawa.
Meet & Greet with Jessica Brenner
Join us for a meet and greet with author Jessica Brenner and learn more about her latest middle grade fantasy novel, Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things.
About the Book
Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things has an unforgettable premise: What if Tinker Bell wasn’t the petty, jealous pixie we assumed her to be, but the hidden architect of Neverland itself? And what if Peter Pan’s charm and pluckiness was the most dangerous thing on the island? Told in Tinker Bell’s wry, sharp voice, Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things is a Peter Pan retelling which exposes the cost of eternal youth, the danger of misplaced loyalty, and the truths Peter never wanted anyone to hear.
About the Author
Jessica Brenner is a writer, counselor, and mother of three who grew up on the San Francisco peninsula. Her latest book, a middle grade fantasy entitled Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things, was published by Journey Institute Press on August 30. For the last fifteen years she has worked to help Bay Area high school students find their voices through writing: an experience she credits with strengthening her own storytelling. She has been recognized by Children’s Book International, the Storytrade Awards, LCGBA, and the Independent Author Awards.
Author Talk with Judy Juanita
California Fever Dream: A Memoir chronicles Judy Juanita’s 60 years in literature and activism. At San Francisco State University in the 1960s, Juanita joined student protesters to revolutionize higher education and create America’s first Black Studies department. She recollects her path to develop her fiction and other works.
Judy Juanita is an award-winning writer, and playwright. Juanita was the editor-in-chief of The Black Panther, the Black Panther Party newspaper. She is a winner of the American Book Award (2021) and the Reginald Lockett Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN Oakland (2024). Juanita is currently a Lecturer in the College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley.
Author Meet & Greet: D. Anthony Still
Meet author D. Anthony Still and explore their fantastical series, The Char Grimoires.
In Char, explore a world where wizards have wiped themselves out in a catastrophic war and magic is reborn. In the form of…. a Troll? Join Tanurgolth Pukarowski, Tro-zard, Wiz-roll, er, Magic User, on a quest across the lands of Char. Accompanied by his bestie, Miggy the Chupacabra, they embark on a quest to fulfill their potential. Magic is back! Only it has no idea what it is doing.
Meanwhile, the inept human Bureau-Monarchy, beset by mountains of paperwork and a lack of breakfast, attempts to revive the war drums of conquest in the form of a donkey cavalry. See what happens as the characters’ worlds collide!
The follow up novel in the series, Sabbatical of the Chupacabra, trouble begins when a certain soul-trapped Wizard starts stretching his metaphysical legs. Ezekial the Enchanter has spent centuries plotting his grand return to relevance. And now, thanks to a well-meaning Tro-zard, or perhaps Wiz-roll, the ancient Wizard finally has his opening.
Author Mindy Hall – Meet & Greet
Join us for a meet and greet at the store with author Mindy Hall, the creator of the Louisa Daniel mystery series.
In Nowhere is Somewhere, Mindy Hall tells the story of Louisa Daniel and her daughter, Emily Kristich, as they travel to West Texas to attend a family funeral… which ends up turning into three funerals. What was initially a straightforward trip turned into one of mystery in the town they believed to be small.
In It Takes Two, the following book in the Louisa Daniel mystery series, we follow Emily Kristich as she begins working in a non-profit organization with strange board members and even stranger events. Emily, with the help of her mother Louisa, sort through mysterious murders, life responsibilities, and more.
Mindy Hall is a versatile writer who has honed her skills through a diverse career path. From bookkeeping and speech therapy to teaching, Mindy’s life experiences have provided her with a wealth of inspiration to craft captivating fiction. Now based between Arizona and California, she is dedicated to sharing her stories with readers and capturing the energy of her life through the power of the written word.
Silent Writing Club
This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.
- December 18: 12-1:30 pm
About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.
Silent Writing Club
This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.
- October 16: 2 pm (notice time change)
- November 20: 12-1:30 pm
- December 18: 12-1:30 pm
About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.
Silent Writing Club
This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.
- September 18: 12-1:30 pm
- October 16: 12-1:30 pm
- November 20: 12-1:30 pm
- December 18: 12-1:30 pm
About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.