First Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair

 
 

Featuring Local Writers, Publishers, Poets and works about local lore.

Meet local writers and publishers, enjoy poetry readings, and attend engaging panel discussions.

Don't miss out on live music throughout the day!

Discover new books and support our local literary community.

Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Location: 5200 E. 2nd Street (Chase Bank Parking Lot)
Time: 11am-3pm

Over 50 local writers signed up! Plus panels and activites.

Aimee Valle, Alexandra Adlawan, Andrean Jacobs , Bruce Fredenburg, Candi Sary, Carla Fountain, Christina Brown, Christine E. Warner , CJ Charles, Claudia D. Hernández, David W. Betterton, Deborah Cooley-Segal, Dianne DeMille, Eduardo Reyes, Elijah Levy, Elisabeth Rhoads, Evan Baughfman / Mark Tullius, Evan Chelsee, Helen Malmad, Jamie Sims Coakley & Cory Wilson, Jay Waxman, Jean St. Marie, Jessica Renshaw, Jewell Baraka, Joshua Garcia, Kayden Phoenix, Kim Dwinell, Lane Igoudin, Leslie A.M. Smith, Linda Saslow, Lisa Ramelow, Lisbeth Coiman, Maria Mejia, Mark LaMonica, Marlene Koven, Marley Aikhionbare, Mary Camarillo, Mary Vensel White, Matt Roberts, Molimau Andrew Fatu “Usolosopher”, Nancy Lynée Woo, Peggy Dobreer, Rachel Kiskaddon, Ria Kid, Rodolfo Montalvo, Rose Molina, Sadie Girl Press, Sasha Kildare (aka Sasha Faynor), Sharna Fabiano, Steven T. Bramble, Tracy Neis, Trisha Harmon, Tyonie Patterson, William Michael Davidson, Zoe Disigny, Zoe Nicholson

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

11:15 AM - 12 PM • Children's Books: Young Readers Rule!
Moderator: Jay Waxman If I Were Food

  • Alexandra Adlawan: The Adventures of Maddie and Albert Children's Book Series

  • Evan Baughfman: Try Not to Die in a Dark Adventure

  • CJ Charles: My Mother is a Superhero / Mi Mama es una Superheroina

  • Helen Malmad: Zoe, Zach, & Zelda Go to the Zoo

12:15 PM - 1 PM • Poetry: Long Beach Poetry United
Moderator: Derrick Engoy Letters

  • Molimau Andrew Fatu: Usolosophy: Poetic Soulpieces

  • Eduardo Reyes: Journey Through the Void (Vol. 1 & 2)

  • Nancy Lynée Woo: I'd Rather Be Lightning

  • Marley Aikhionbare

1:15 PM - 2 PM • Fiction: Long Beach Regionalism
Moderator: Justin Rudd Justinrudd.com

  • Max Evans Escape to Butterfly Ave

  • Diane Marie Brown Black Candle Women

2:15 PM - 3 PM • Storytelling: Stories from the LBC
Moderator: Ann Van Wellman Long Beach Community Theater

  • Vickie Wippel

  • Diane Marie Brown

  • Steven Deeble

  • Jerlene Tatum

  • Melanie Rae & Paul Munoz

  • Justin Rudd

PLUS Poetry readings hosted by Peggy Dobreer and Slow Lightning Lit
For “featured stage time” Poets With Books….should email requests to Bill and Peggy at www.slowlightninglit@gmail.com Or at the event it’s first come first serve after we hear back from our invites. There will be a few open reader spots every hour for people who come to our table to sign up.

Live Music by Chad Bishop all day