MAY 30 – 31, 2026

We are delighted to be starting preparations for our 2026 Festival. Save these dates and be on the lookout for exciting news!

Curious about our past programs?

Many of our past events from 2025 and beyond are on YouTube and in our audio feed, wherever you get your podcasts! Enjoy

Upcoming Events

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September 9

Trans Narratives of America

October 8

MDSS: Reframe with Rebecca Solnit & Steve Phillips

November 6

Baldwin: A Love Story

May 30-31

2026 Festival

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“It was perfect. Couldn’t have been better. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity.”

Robert Reich, Author

“My experience was unbelievable. Each of the panels I attended exceeded my expectations. This Festival was the high point of my year.”

Attendee

“My best festival experience ever.”

Pulitzer finalist Hernan Diaz

“I was incredibly inspired by how this Festival provides so many writers and artists with the opportunity to share their work with such a vibrant community in the Bay Area.”

Attendee

“I was truly impressed by the scope and diversity of the panels, participants, and overall programming.”

Maw Shein Win, Author

“The panelists were clearly selected with care, and in all cases I could have listened to them speak all day.”

Attendee

“All the writers I spoke to expressed their love and admiration for the Festival. I do mean all the writers – every single one.”

Marie Mockett, Author

“I’m pretty sure that everyone who attended will agree that they will be forever changed.”

Elizabeth Rosner, Author

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MAY 30 – 31, 2026

Curious about our past programs?

Upcoming Events

September 9

October 8

November 6

May 30-31

Some of our 2025 speakers

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