Featured Authors Book Reading & Signing

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Come join the excitement on Nov. 1st and meet national acclaimed, award winning, New York Best selling authors along with our very own talented local published authors.  Book reading and signings will take place inside of the Bay St., Barnes & Noble store throughout the duration of the Bay Area Family Literacy Day event celebration!  Author scheduled appearance times will be announced inside the store days prior to our event date as well as on our website.  Stay tuned!

Help us support the cause! 20% proceeds of your Barnes & Noble purchase(s) during our event will benefit support of students and literacy programs throughout the SF Bay Area.  

Please present Bookfair ID# 11413200  to the B&N cashier at the time of your purchase and a percentage of your net sale will be donated.
  • Virginia DeBerry & Donna Grant

  • Mary Monroe

  • Illustrator Frank Morrison & Wife Author Connie Morrison

Special Guest Author:  Sheila E.

Literacy Workshops & Education/Author Forums

  • April Mason - "How to Write a Book in 30-Days or Less"

  • Paulette Harper - "Books are a Business"

Our series of Literacy Workshops are another special highlight of the event.  We are hoping to provide resources and tools for students, youth and families overall to help aide in increasing literacy in our homes.  Several workshop topics will be covered during the day including those that will engage in creative writing development, effective use of social media for business, and discussions on literacy in education.

Seating is limited!!  So we advise you to stay connected with us for workshop pre-registration announcements coming soon! Follow us here or on our social media forums to stay updated on workshops and other event details.
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"Express Yourself" Stage Performances

G.E.M.S., Inc. as host of "Bay Area Family Day", invites you to experience the positive vibes of arts and entertainment on our "Express Yourself" stage.  Enjoy the live sounds of music, storytelling and poetry on stage from various artists and performers.  

If you or your organization is interested in performing, please download, print and email us your completed performance request application.
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  • Vocal Rush

  • Janette...ikz

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