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Liwanag Lit Fest

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Liwanag Lit Fest 2025 returns Saturday, October 25th!

Long Beach Public Library and Bel Canto Books present


LIWANAG LIT FEST

Highlighting Filipinx stories and literature

in honor of Filipino American History Month


Saturday, October 25th - 11am to 5pm

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library 

5870 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90805 


Featuring  Children’s, Young Adult & Adult Readings, 

Panel Discussions, Workshops, Arts & Crafts, Book Signings, 

Vendor Market, Pan de Sal Reception, and more!

Free parking onsite!  


Follow us on Instagram for updates, author news, 

event photos, and more! Please use the hashtag 

#liwanaglitfest @liwanaglitfest when posting.


We look forward to seeing you on October 25th!

2025 CONFIRMED AUTHORS

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    Liwanag Lit Fest 2023 at Michelle Obama Library

    FESTIVAL LINE-UP

    Join us at Liwanag Lit Fest 2023, a free literary festival shining a light on the vibrant diversity of Filipinx storytelling, organized by the Long Beach Public Library, Bel Canto Books, and our amazing volunteer team of book lovers!


    LIWANAG LIT FEST

    Saturday, 10/21/23 from 10AM to 4PM

    Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90805)

    Free to attend; RSVP encouraged. 


    FEATURED AUTHORS

    (order books via Bookshop.org)

    Children’s Book Authors

    • Alexandra Adlawan, BACKYARD JUNGLE: THE ADVENTURES OF MADDIE AND ALBERT 
    • Jocelyn Francisco, DAMDAMAN 
    • Sophia N. Lee, LOLO'S SARI-SARI STORE
    • Bobbie Peyton, DANCING THE TINIKLING
    • Michelle Sterling, MARIBEL'S YEAR

    Young Adult Authors

    • Tracy Badua, THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT
    • Alex Brown, DAMNED IF YOU DO
    • Vanessa Lanang, FIREHEART

    Adult Authors

    • Mia Alvar, IN THE COUNTRY
    • Maria Bolaños, SANA: POEMS
    • Genevieve Clutario, BEAUTY REGIMES: A HISTORY OF POWER AND EMPIRE IN THE PHILIPPINES, 1898-1941
    • Rachelle Cruz, GOD'S WILL FOR MONSTERS
    • Jasmin Iolani Hakes, HULA
    • Dominic Lim, ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
    • Ricco Villanueva Siasoco, THE FOLEY ARTIST: STORIES
    • Jen Soriano, NERVOUS: ESSAYS ON HERITAGE AND HEALING


    WORKSHOPS

    • Teen Art Workshop with Joey Stupor


    POPUP VENDORS

    • Bel Canto Books
    • Gemmae Bake Sho
    • Native Sol
    • KUBO LB
    • and more!


    Plus BOOK SIGNINGS, PERFORMANCES, AUTHOR PANELS, KIDS’ KRAFT KORNER, and MORE!


    Free to attend; free parking behind the Obama Library. Kindly RSVP here. 

    Thank you to our volunteers!

    Thank you to our amazing crew of volunteers who makes this festival possible, including: 


    PLANNING COMMITTEE

    Cathy D.

    Courtney

    Danea

    Jhoanna

    Kristtina

    Marie

    Michelle D.

    Nannette

    Pam

    Regina


    LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF 


    MILLIKAN HIGH SCHOOL MAGKAISA


    WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL CLUB KAIBIGAN

    BEL CANTO BOOKS 

    @ Retro Row (2106 E 4th Street, LB 90814)

    @  KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807 | kubolb.com)

    @ Steel Cup Cafe (2201 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach CA 90815 | steelcupcafe.com)


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