Arts & Entertainment Bay Area authors bounce into 2023 By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | February 3, 2023 New titles from local authors include stories of love, murder, corruption, writing, and vampires.
California California author uses dark humor to highlight flawed health system By Rachel Scheier | Kaiser Health News | January 31, 2023 A new graphic novel follows an angst-ridden bear on his quest for mental health treatment. Author Kathleen Founds drew on her own experience with bipolar disorder.
Around Town Holocaust informs Piedmont resident’s latest book of poetry By Lou Fancher | January 10, 2023 Stewart Florsheim's fifth book of poetry, Amusing the Angels, was published in 2022.
Books Local Lit | January’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | January 3, 2023 The science of awe and everyday wonder; OMCA's Abolition; Peggy Ornstein's latest; MLK + movies; and more this month.
Books Hooked on Books: Short novels make sweet reads By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | January 3, 2023 Short books from classics to contemporary, Amy Tan and Susanne Pari in conversation, and more.
Arts & Entertainment New state poet laureate wants all Californians to write poetry By Ashleigh Panoo | EdSource | December 21, 2022 Lee Herrick is the first Asian American to hold the poetry post.
Bay Area Why California is among last states not screening children for dyslexia By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | December 20, 2022 The California Teachers Association has been one of the strongest opponents of dyslexia screening.
Books Local Lit | Give the gift of books By Lou Fancher | December 9, 2022 Shop for the lit-minded at the likes of Great Good Place for Books, Mrs. Dalloway's, Marcus Books, BAMPFA, OMCA and more.
Arts & Entertainment In “Do the Work!” antiracism is a journey of attainable goals By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | December 5, 2022 Bell and Schatz use conversational language in the book, which almost feels like a written podcast.
Arts & Entertainment Hooked on Books: For many authors, the past is also present By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | November 29, 2022 Hooked on Books is a monthly column by Sue Gilmore on current literary buzz and can’t-miss upcoming book events.