Read The Room: A Celebration of Books

Books Not Bans

A party for everyone who loves reading. Join us for an afternoon filled with 
connection, revelry, music, games and stories.

Jack Kerouac Alley

Welcome to Read The Room: A Celebration of Books! Join us at Jack Kerouac Alley for a party for everyone who loves reading. Join us for an afternoon filled with connection, revelry, music, games and stories, and help us send popular LGBT books to communities around America.With Per Sia as MC. Activities include:Youth activities with 826 Valencia at 1:00Tarot readingsOpen Mic and blackout poetryLiterary speed friendingStory and poetry gamesAuthor readings with Happy Endings, featuring:<ul><li>Carol Queen</li><li>Kevin Dublin</li><li>Kar Johnson</li><li>Lio MIn</li><li>Anand Vedawala</li></ul>Crafting and zine making with DIY MuseumMellow DJ set by Lead TeddyHappy hour to follow at Vesuvio12:30 - event starts1:00 - 2:00 This event is free and open to the public. Sign up so we know you're coming.

Agenda

The day will start with youth focused activities. Group poetry and writing activities presented by 826 Valencia and Maggie Tokuda-Hall, and an open mic for youth, as well as crafting with DIY Museum. 

For Tweens/Teens 

DJ Lead Teddy of BFF.FM will be providing the soundtrack while we read books together and enjoy refreshments on this beautiful October day. We will have curated social activities as well. 

Read & Groove: music, reading, social activities for book lovers of all ages 

Our festival of reading continues with programming for adults. Literary crafting with DIY Museum. Poetry games and activities. Open mic. Author readings. Literary speed friending. And more.  

Open Mic, Author Readings, Games, and Group Poetry 

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