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I am a Warrior Book Launch & Community Gathering

Written by Raquel on July 25, 2025.

I Have the Heart of a Warrior – Book Launch & Community Gathering

Join us for an inspiring and heart-centered celebration of I Have the Heart of a Warrior, the newest children’s empowerment book by author, humanitarian, and speaker Leslie Lew.

This powerful event is for parents, educators, caregivers, and conscious community members who believe in raising the next generation with courage, confidence, and compassion.

Whether you’re nurturing your own child’s voice or healing your inner child, this gathering is a reminder that we all have the heart of a warrior — and it’s time to live from it.

What to Expect:

A heartfelt reading of I Have the Heart of a Warrior
Interactive Q&A and community discussion with Leslie
Creative activities for kids and families to explore bravery, boundaries, and voice
Book signing + limited edition warrior gifts
A space of love, healing, and bold transformation

Who It’s For:

Parents and caregivers who want to raise brave, emotionally aware kids
Teachers, therapists, and youth advocates focused on empowerment
Anyone looking to reconnect with their own warrior spirit

Come as you are. Leave feeling empowered, connected, and ready to rise — with your little (or inner) warrior by your side.

Meet & Greet with Patricia Bossano

Written by Raquel on July 20, 2025.

Come meet local author Patricia Bossano, purchase a book and get it signed.

Although born in California, Patricia grew up in Ecuador, South America. After a return to the United States in the mid 1980’s and a corporate career in International Sales Operations, she followed her heart and began to write full time.

At present, Patricia is an award-winning full-time artisanal wordsmith and the managing editor of WaterBearer Press, and old-school scribbler of no A.I. philosophical fiction and supernatural escapes, some of them en español.

Love & Homegrown Magic spans seven decades and is a genre-crossing novel with elements of fantasy, spirituality and the paranormal.

Poetry Night at Peninsula Books

Written by Raquel on June 28, 2025.

Come join us for an hour with Peninsula poets Amanda Saeed and MJ. They will share their poetry with the community, friends, and family. Come and listen to their work and don’t forget to buy a book! Amanda’s books are available and signed.

Monster Romance Book Club

Written by Raquel on June 6, 2025.

Join us.

Monster romance—romance featuring nonhuman love interests—is having a massive moment. These aren’t your typical brooding vampires—we’re talking about characters who challenge everything we think we know about relationships, gender, and what it means to be human.

In A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne, monster Orpheus demands a human sacrifice every decade in exchange for protecting Reia’s village. When Reia is chosen as the offering, she expects to meet a terrifying, inhuman being. And she does. But she also discovers that Orpheus is terribly lonely and just wants companionship. Reia soon grows unexpectedly captivated by Orpheus, even while yearning for freedom. This unlikely love story offers radical lessons about consent, vulnerability, and what it means to love
across difference.

The event is free. Registration is Required.

Daly City Children’s Day

Written by Raquel on May 29, 2025.

Join us as we celebrate Children’s Day with Daly City. Our booth will have arts & crafts activities and giveaways while supplies last.

Meet Theodore (and author Jamie Shepard)

Written by Raquel on May 29, 2025.

Meet Theodore and Jamie on August 30th at Peninsula Books. “Theodore’s Big Day”, is a heartwarming story about a Mini Australian Shepherd dog with a dream to find his furever family. This story is about hope, love, and the joy of finding where you truly belong.

Annual Book Bash Fundraiser 2025

Written by Raquel on May 19, 2025.

Annual Book Bash
Fundraiser for Peninsula Book Collaborative

Join us for a night to celebrate books and community while raising funds for Peninsula Book Collaborative. We will have silent auction items, raffle prizes and more. Your ticket includes food, drinks, and fun! Proceeds from the event will support free programs and author events for the community.

Friday, September 12
5:30-8:00 pm

Colma Community Center
(1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma)

Purchase Tickets

Sponsorship Opportunities

Free ticket options
(for educators/library staff/children 12 and under)

*All children under 18 must be accompanied by parent

Thank you to our sponsors:

Tanya Beat
Jill Eisenberg
Espana-Thind Family
Julie Matsueda-Osaki
Phoong Law
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation
SugarCoatedSF (dessert sponsor)

Thank you to our donors:

A.C.T
LoveAlisole
Bark Box
California Fish Grill
Charles Schulz Museum
Chipotle
Espana- Thind Family
Filoli
Golden State Valkyries
GourmetGiftBasket.com
Hiller Aviation Museum
Hobee’s
Ike’s Sandwiches
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
K1 Speed GoKart
Lion Brand Yarns
Massage Envy
Julie Matsueda-Osaki
McKahn Wines
Miner Family Vineyard
Music at Kohl Mansion
Pier 39
Nina Reodica
Ridge Vineyards
Ritual Roasters
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Jazz
San Francisco MoMA
San Francisco Opera
San Jose Sharks
SemiFreddi’s Bakery
Shake Shack
Sibby’s Cupcakery
Top Golf
Total Wine & More
Trader Joe’s
Verve Coffee
Walt Disney Family Museum
Winchester Mystery House
Wine Road
….and more

If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating an item(s), contact us at contact[at]peninsulabooks.org.

Silent Book Club

Written by Raquel on May 10, 2025.

Join our Silent Book Club! Choose your own book and come read quietly alongside others at our shop. We’ll get settled and do intros, read silently for an hour, then chat for a bit (if you like). We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well.

Don’t know what to read? Come early and we can give recommendations! You can also browse our lending library, or choose a free book provided by our co-host @skylineblue.bookbox.

@Sugarcoatedsf Cookie Pop-up

Written by Raquel on April 23, 2025.

Our friends at @sugarcoatedsf are going to host a cookie pop-up for all your nurses appreciation, teacher appreciation, and Mother’s Day gift needs. They will be on-site with sugar cookies packaged and available for purchase.

Independent Bookstore Day 2025

Written by Raquel on April 23, 2025. Posted in Peninsula Picks.

Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year, there are over 1,200 stores participating across the country.

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I am a Warrior Book Launch & Community Gathering