Bay Area Book Festival

In partnership with Oakland-based
Social Justice Children’s Book Fair

Family Day

Saturday May 31, 2025, 11 am – 5pm, Berkeley Public Library

The Bay Area Book Festival’s (BABF’s) Family Day returns Saturday, May 31, 2025, offering an unforgettable experience for families of all ages! With over 90 youth and YA authors, the event will feature beloved children’s authors, panels, discussions, and fun interactive activities—all completely free at the Berkeley Public Library Central branch. From lively story times to thought- provoking panels, Family Day unites authors, artists, and community members to ignite creativity and inspire learning with a full slate of programs covering timely topics like teen mental health, graphic novels, body autonomy, romance, and personal growth.

BABF is excited to partner with the Oakland-based Social Justice Children’s Book Fair to curate Family Day programming. For eight years, SJCBF has brought together independent children’s book creators, publishers, and advocates to uplift underrepresented voices and support a movement that champions social justice-centered stories for young readers.

PRESCHOOL

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MIDDLE GRADE AND TWEENS

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TEENS AND ADULTS

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ACTIVITIES

Literary Exhibitors (on the third floor of the Library)

The Bay Area Book Festival’s Family Day will feature a diverse group of exhibitors showcasing a variety of literary works and resources including children’s book authors, local literary groups, book artists/illustrators, and more. Attendees can peruse displays from Asian American Chronicles: Tales of Mental Health and Hope, Jamie Shepard, Platypus Picnic, The Cove Booksellers, Bathies Books, Kid Beowulf Comics, Cinnamongirl Inc., Words in the Wild, Habbi Habbi Bilingual Books & Toys, 3 Peerbagh, Timber Press/50 Hikes with Kids, and WuKong Education, and more.