Children's Book Press Turns 35!

The visionary multicultural nonprofit publisher celebrates its anniversary with two exciting events this fall.

Children’s Book Press 35th Anniversary Celebration
San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin St (at Grove), San Francisco, CA
Sunday, September 26th, 2:00-4:00 pm
RSVP on Facebook or email publicity@childrensbookpress.org

A free family event with author readings, book signings, raffles, and a musical performance by the popular youth salsa band, Futuro Picante.

Anniversary festivities kick off with a free family-oriented public event at the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library on September 26th. Children’s Book Press will celebrate its dynamic community authors, artists, supporters, partners, and the many friends who have been part of a long and nationally renowned publishing history. With music provided by the 14-piece youth salsa band, Futuro Picante, this event will also highlight two new books published this year, with readings by René Colato Laínez, author of From North to South / Del Norte al Sur  and Angela Domínguez, illustrator of Let Me Help! /¡Quiero ayudar! Light refreshments will be served.

No Small Matter: A Fundraiser for Children’s Book Press
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Forum
701 Mission St. (at 3rd), San Francisco, CA
Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 pm
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Individual tickets ($70) can be purchased at the Yerba Buena Center Box Office. An additional contribution can be made at the time of ticket purchase or by clicking here.

A fundraiser honoring Henry Louis Gates, Jr., featuring the dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus and the electric moves of Non Stop Bhangra.

This fundraiser at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will honor Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. for his work exploring the American identity, and Children’s Book Press founder Harriet Rohmer for her vision and legacy. Attendees will enjoy they dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus, featuring whirling dervishes, contortionists and images taken from Children’s Book Press’ anthology, On My Block. The event will close with the swirling colors and pounding rhythms of Non Stop Bhangra, a dance troupe that combines traditional Punjabi folk music with hip hop, reggae, and electronica. Former California State Senator Art Torres will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

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