In July of 2026, we assumed sponsorship of the San Joaquin Valley Book Fest, an event that has attracted nearly 1,000 readers, students, teachers, and aspiring writers during its first three years. The fourth annual Book Fest, scheduled for May 1, 2027, will feature local author Samina Najmi, winner of the Aurora Polaris Award in Creative Nonfiction, with additional authors to be announced.

Support from your organization will help us expand programming, bring nationally recognized authors to Fresno, and keep this event free and accessible to readers and families throughout the Central Valley.