SEPTEMBER 2010

Children's Book Press 35th Anniversary Celebration
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.
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Koret Auditorium and the Latino-Hispanic Community Meeting Room, San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Larkin St. @ Grove, San Francisco, CA

OCTOBER 2010

Maya Christina Gonzalez at Kidquake 2010
Artist and author of I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama will be participating at the 7th annual Kidquake festival, which is a component of San Francisco biggest literary festival, Litquake. Maya will join a panel of Bay Area authors and illustrators to read from their book and talk about the process of writing and illustrating for children.
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Larkin St. @ Grove, San Francisco, CA

35th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser
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.An evening of performance and celebration, with special guest of honor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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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.
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
7:00 pm
The Forum at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA