The Bay Area Book Festival, celebrating its eleventh year, will be held in downtown Berkeley, offering a diverse literary experience over two days. Under the theme 'Changing the Narrative', the festival will explore significant topics including authoritarianism, systemic wealth inequality, and the experiences of political prisoners, featuring speakers like Garrett Felber and economic analyst Bernadette Atuahene. Family activities are planned, in collaboration with the Social Justice Children's Book Fair. Notable authors, including Viet Thanh Nguyen and Roxane Gay, will participate in both free and paid events across various venues, enriching the festival atmosphere with literary engagement and cultural discourse.
The Bay Area Book Festival, in its eleventh year, promises a weekend full of literary activities and discussions centered around important social themes.
This year's theme, 'Changing the Narrative,' will cover topics such as authoritarianism, wealth inequality, and the experiences of political prisoners.
Headliners include Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen and critically acclaimed authors like Roxane Gay, alongside interactive events for families.
With events spread across downtown Berkeley, attendees can enjoy both free and ticketed literary experiences with opportunities to meet authors.
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