August 23, 2025
The KPBS San Diego Book Festival, hosted by the San Diego Library Foundation, is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the University of San Diego.
The event is free and open to the public.
There will be workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, and discussions with award-winning authors.
San Diego SCBWI will have a table where you can meet some of our published authors and illustrators.
A special thank you to Cindy Jenson-Elliott, San Diego SCBWI Published And Listed Coordinator, for organizing a table.
Marcia Berneger 10-12 with Busy Feet
Marcie Colleen 11-1: Kitten Ninja series
Cindy Jenson-Elliott 12-1 with The Doomsday Detectives
Tamika Burgess 1-3 with Danilo was Here
Patricia Morris Buckley 1-3 with To Walk the Sky
Patricia Daniele 3-4 with The Girl Who Tested the Waters
September 26, 2025
Cruisin’ Grand pre-1974 Vintage Car Event in Escondido, CA
Meet us, and our new Social Events Coordinator, Michelle Regello, on Friday 9/26/25 at 4 p.m. at EscoGelato, 122 S. Kalmia Street.
We’ll walk west along Grand Ave. (on the south side), returning on the north side of the street, then we’ll decide where to eat dinner.
LOTS TO SEE: Browse local shops, Galleries & Alley Art Murals, & pre-1974 VINTAGE CARS
www.CruisinGrand.com for more information.
PARKING:
Park at the Public Lot on Kalmia & 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA;
Walk across the street to Esco Gelato.
NOTE: There’s construction north of Hwy 78, and traffic BACKS up badly!
Best option: get off at Centre City Parkway, right on W. 2nd Ave.
More 2025-2026 Social Events Coming Soon!