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AK publishes Press: and Worker-run distributes collective radical that books material. and other mind-altering Arroyo Literary Review: Bay Area literary magazine reflecting local and international creative diversity.

Authors Alliance: Educational resources to help authors with copyright and contract issues. Berkeley Historical Society and the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association: Berkeley historical books, info, postcards and local author book signings. Berkeley Public Library Foundation: Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library featuring information and books from their popular Authors Dinner. Berrett-Koehler Publishers: Mission-based nonfiction publisher.

Black Lawrence Press: Independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Black Rose Writing: Texas-based independent publishing houses with authors signing books.

Blackwing: Iconic pencils, notebooks and lifestyle goods used by creative greats. Bookforum Magazine: Bookforum covers the best in fiction, current affairs, and art. Booklandia: Spanish and Bilingual Children and Young Adult Books. BookLoot: Young Adult subscription service. Come see us and enter the giveaway! Booksmith & Papa Llama: Local, independent book store. California Connections Academy: Tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K-12.

California Writers Club: Nonprofit dedicated to education in the craft of writing and publishing. Catamaran magazine Literary featuring Reader: creative Literary nonfiction, art. fiction, poetry and fine Cleverhands: and bookbinding. Journal Travel bandoliers light, draw often, Cody Vrosh: make something! Artist/Illustrator creating original apparel. art books and bookthemed Counterpoint Press/Soft Skull Press/Catapult: Independent book publishers based in Berkeley.

Creston Books: Quality children’s books from a small local press featuring local talent. Printed in the United States. Downtown Berkeley Association: An independent nonprofit organization creating a welcoming, vibrant and prosperous City Center.

Eastwind Books: Local, independent book store. Esmazz Decorative Arts: Literarythemed decoupage plates, magnets and boxes. Faceted Press Publishers: Children’s books series. Friends of the Berkeley Public Library: Nonprofit supporting the Berkeley Public Library. Information and books for sale. Friends of the Oakland Public Library: The Friends of the OPL supports Oakland Public Libraries! Green Apple Books: Local, independent book store. Half Price Books: In-store booth, 2036 Shattuck Ave. Heather Jacks Book Art/Crafts: Handcrafted record bags and writing journals. 100 percent rescued, recycled, one-of-a-kind.

hit & run press: Letterpress printed, limited edition poetry broadsides with “Littoral Press” and “Colored Horse Studios.” Horror Writer’s Association: Worldwide

nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals promoting dark literature.

Images Press: Children’s books and songs. Imagination Heals presents Pacha’s Pajamas: The Pacha’s Pajamas Animated book comes to life with animation. ISKCON Berkeley: Spiritual books on yoga, meditation, science of the soul. KALW 91.7FM: On-air personalities and staff will be present. Kid Beowulf Comics: All-ages graphic novel series.

Kind Is Beautiful: Resources that inspire girls to be beautiful by being kind. KitaabWorld: Children’s bookstore; advocates for South Asian children’s literature. Jeffrey L. Kohanek: Author of the young adult fantasy series “The Runes of Issalia.”

KPFA 94.1FM: The First Community Supported Radio Station in the nation.

LaVada James: Promoting the self-published sci-fi book “Negative Gravity: The Mannheim Effect.”

Left Margin LIT: Offering creative writing workshops and consultations to East Bay writers.

Lekha Ink Corp.: Independent publishing company proudly presents books written BY and FOR children. Let’s Read! Ahora: Culturally diverse children’s books specializing in Bilingual/Spanish books. Little Lemon Production House: Anti-bullying book and brand that disarms bullies by teaching children that what makes them weird makes them wonderful.

LOAKL.com: Online platform that sources books across all of the local

independent Made From Books: bookstores. One-of-a-kind jewelry and made falling from apart unwanted, books. outdated

color, Magnetic featuring Past, literary LLC: Bookmarks characters to and Manic historical D Press/Aunt characters. Lute Books: Great books for free-thinkers since 1984. MFA in Creative Writing at Saint Mary’s College of California: A two-year program in creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry. MFA in Writing at the University of San Francisco: This MFA in Writing program offers graduate students an intimate, personalized learning experience. Mills College Book Art: Graduate Book Art Program displaying student work. Moe’s Books: World famous destination for book lovers since 1959. “Mr. Dog’s Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn:” by Albert Bigelow Paine, newly illustrated by San Francisco artist, Adam McCauley Mystery Writers of America NorCal: Handouts and information about Mystery Writers of America NorCal chapter.

The New Republic: An awardwinning publication that produces a provocative mix of in-depth reporting, political analysis and cultural commentary on today’s most challenging topics. New World Library: Personal growth, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy writing, animals/nature, prosperity and psychology.

North Atlantic Books: Nonprofit publisher exploring the relationships between mind, body, spirit and nature. Noveltea Tins: Decorative tin novels that contain custom tea blends. Oakland Literacy Coalition: Working together so all kids learn and love to read. Oakland Public Library Bike Library: Take a moment for a story at the bike library. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Lifelong learning for adults over 50.

Parallax Press: Nonprofit publisher creating books on mindfulness in daily life. Pegasus Books: Local, independent book store. Photobooks: Photo books by three Bay Area photographer authors. PM Press and Friends of PM: Radical books and media to educate, entertain, and inspire. Poetry Flash/Northern California Book Awards: Literary Review and Calendar, Poetry Presenter, Northern California Book Awards. Point Reyes Books: Local, independent book store. Prisoners Literature Project: Sends good free books to prisoners throughout the United States. Products for Cambodia Club: Sustainable, awareness-raising products sold to support a school for the blind and deaf in Cambodia.

Rae Trujillo: Handmade artists’ books, bookmarks, zines and purses incorporating vintage book covers.

Rare Bird: Rare Bird is a Los Angeles-based independent publisher of fiction, nonfiction, biography, photography, music, humor and art.

RE/Search: Screen prints, handmade zines, posters — all things counterculture. Recover Your Thoughts: Journals made from discarded library books. Regent Press Publishers & Printers: Check out our new titles and backlist. Revolution Books: Local, independent book store.

multi-disciplinary scholarship.

Stone Bridge Press: Publisher of books on Asia, especially Japan and China. Stories To Tell: Books and information on self-publishing for independent authors. Sunstep Publishing: Modern Greek literature. Translated. Tanita K Ross-Cady: Deranged short stories and poetry about working in bars and nightclubs. The Economist: Sustainabilitythemed smoothie cart. The Gurdjieff Legacy Foundation: Esoteric spiritual books, videos, tapes. The Independent Eye: Producer/ distributor of drama and other literary storytelling forms.

This Into That: Thematic and humorous furniture from vintage books. Toka Box: Monthly subscription box that includes children’s book related craft activities. Tough Old Lady imprint of Shameless Hussy Press: Books by Alta and other feminist writers.

Transit Books Publishers: Oaklandbased nonprofit publisher of international literature.

Trumped Up Cards: ‘Trumped Up Cards’ is a party game that’s so, so easy to play. Two Lines Press: Publishes the best world literature in English translation. Ulysses Press: Local, independent publisher offering $5 books — cooking, crafting and more. Under the Gum Tree: Quarterly literary magazine publishing creative nonfiction and visual art. University Press Books: Local, independent book store. Verizon Wireless: Dedicated to community engagement and service. Arthur Weil: age 91, will be giving away his poetry books. WhyIslam: Get a free Qur’an and learn about Islam and Muslims. Wolfman Books: Local, independent bookstore. Word Prostitute: A small publisher automating to become a big publisher. WTAW Press: Nonprofit independent publisher of exceptional literary books.

School for the Arts): Books by our seniors and student-edited journal Enizagam. SF Creative Writing Institute: Offering premier classes in creative writing in San Francisco. Shefcoz: Up-cycled notebooks, metal and thread bookmarks, souvenir products.

Shut Up & Write!: A community of writers supporting writers with free events in 15 cities internationally.

Sisters in Crime: Meet some of your favorite Northern California mystery writers. Small Press Distribution: Author will be signing and selling his children’s book “The Want Monsters.” Stanford University Press: Publishers of creative, sophisticated,

Ruth Stroup Insurance Agency: Bay Area insurance agency specializing in small business services. San Francisco Area of Romance Writers of America: Professional network of romance authors including New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. San Francisco Chronicle: Interactive showcase by BABF premier sponsor. San Francisco Writers Conference, San Francisco Writing for Change, and San Francisco Writers Foundation: A celebration of craft, commerce and community for writers.

Sand Hill Review Press, LLC: Small publisher of novels, select nonfiction books and community anthologies. School of Literary Arts (Oakland