San Diego Book Festival at USD

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Program Description

Event Details

Be one of the first to hear the One Book, One San Diego title selections for 2025. One Book is an annual community-wide read presented by KPBS and local library systems like SDPL that aims to bring folks together by reading the same book.

This community event features panels with award-winning authors, live entertainment, activities for all ages and local exhibitors, including independent booksellers like Library Shop SD!

Click here for KPBS San Diego Book Festival details, authors & registration

====Festival Highlights ==== 

  • One Book, One San Diego Announcment at 1:15 p.m.
  • Author Sessions (filling up fast!)
  • Meet Odi the Coyote & the SDPL Outreach Van
  • Book Drive: bring new or gently used books for kids K-6 to stock school, library and literacy program shelves
  • FREE parking at USD

====Festival Schedule ====

• 10:00 a.m. | Festival Opening
• 10:35 a.m. | Author Sessions I
• 11:40 a.m. | Author Sessions II
• 1:15 p.m. | One Book, One San Diego Selection Announcement
• 1:50 p.m. | Author Sessions III
• 2:55 p.m. | Author Sessions IV

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing RACooper@sandiego.gov.