Noe Valley Authors Festival

20 neighborhood and nearby authors will present their books to the public at the 2017 Noe Valley Authors Festival Saturday, March 25, 2017. The time and place are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez Street. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. There will be child-friendly events. Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

All genres will be represented–novels, memoir, biography, nonfiction, children’s books, poetry, short-story collections, graphic novels, self-help books, illustrated books, and more!

10 of the authors will read from their work at free readings at 2:15, 3:10, and 4:15. Readers include Erika Atkinson, Keven Bellows, Laurie Barkin, David Hathwell, Eveline Kanes, Judith Levy-Sender, Dr. Bill McBride, Marylee McNeal, Louise Nayer, and Ramon Sender.

Several exhibitors will have giveaways and treats to offer attendees, and some have activities planned for visitors to the free book exhibit. Chef Gigi Mon Ami will help you make some simple recipes at her table. Her memoir Moon on a Platter will be available, as well as some edible goodies for sale. Children’s book author Corey M.P. will supervise a kid’s coloring area near her table. She’s supplying coloring sheets and crayons.

The Noe Valley Authors Festival is the final event of Word Week 2017 (March 19-26), the neighborhood’s annual literary festival. For a complete listing of Word Week 2017 events go to facebook.com/Word-Week-314929538630095 and click on Events. Word Week is sponsored by the neighborhood association Friends of Noe Valley.