The Sacramento Black Book Fair returns to Oak Park for its fifth year celebrating local literary talent.
Organizer Faye Kennedy is joined by local authors Staajabu and Dr. V.S. Chochezi to talk about a variety of events and readings where you can add to your summer reading list.
The book fair program includes:
- Friday, June 1
- 6 p.m.: Opening reception at Underground Books
- 7 p.m.: Author panel discussion at the Guild Theater
- 9:15 p.m.: Gala art reception and Jazz Mixer at Brickhouse Art Gallery
- Saturday, June 2
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kids zone with storytelling activities, music, poetry and more at Brickhouse Art Gallery
- 10 a.m.: Books on Parade at the Women's Civic Improvement Club of Sacramento featuring a performance by the Natomas High School Nighthawk Band and Drum Corps.