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Meet the authors of new books and hear poets and other literary lights read their work.

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  • Saturday, February 28, 2–5 PM

    Collective Marathon Reading of Dictée

    In collaboration with Small Press Traffic, BAMPFA presents a collective marathon reading of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s genre-defying work Dictée (1982) by members of the Bay Area arts community. Audience members are encouraged to participate in this collective and open-ended reading.

    Presented in partnership with Small Press Traffic

  • Wednesday, February 25, 4–5:30 PM

    This Unruly Witness: June Jordan's Legacy

    In partnership with UC Berkeley's Departments of African American Studies and Gender and Women's Studies, BAMPFA presents a celebration of This Unruly Witness: June Jordan's Legacy (2025), a first of its kind collection of writings by activists and artists shaped by the legacy of poet, essayist, activist and UC Berkeley professor June Jordan. Contributors Leigh Raiford, Adrienne Torf, Kelly Elaine Navies, Zack Rogow, Elizabeth Meyer and Ruth Forman will read.

    Space is limited; RSVP required.

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