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ONLINE EVENT—The Art of Storytelling: Black Joy

September 2, 2020

A large group of persons stand and kneel facing the camera. They surround a small table.

Join us for our Art of Storytelling Online Event "Black Joy"

Inspiring and Healing Reading Recommendations

April 28, 2020 Blog, Literature & Medicine, Spotlight

A curated list of suggestions from a California Humanities Literature & Medicine Facilitator

2020 Book to Action Application Now Live

July 22, 2019 In the Field

In 2020, 25 libraries will be selected to participate in creating a Book to Action series.

OAKLAND—Black Joy: An Anthology of Black Boy Poems

April 18, 2019

A hand-drawn illustration featuring portraits of young people who will be reading poetry at the event. Text reads "Book Release: Black Joy: An Anthology of Black Boy Poems" and below it says "Special Guest: Boots Riley" and "Live Music: Azuah." Below that it reads "May 3, 6-9 pm" and "2301 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612." Above are hand-drawn logos for Nomadic Press, Chapter 510, and California Humanities.

Join the release party with readings, a DJ, special guests, and more!

Take a Look, It’s in a Book: A Selection of Literary Projects

April 1, 2019 Blog, California Documentary Project, Humanities For All, Library Innovation Lab, Spotlight

A shelf of books with titles about California.

National Poetry Month and World Book Day are both in April.