Announcement: 8th Filipino American International Book Festival at SF Library

Everyone is enjoined to be a part of the 8th Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) which will be held at the San Francisco Main Library from 17-18 October 2026. This year’s festival with the theme, “Sanggalan; Stories that Propel Us, Stories that Protect Us”, is presented by the Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc. (PAWA), San Francisco Public Library, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, Filipino American Center of the San Francisco Public Library, and Litquake.

The FilBookFest is the largest Filipino American literary festival in the United States which brings together writers, scholars, and creatives from across the globe, including the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines to the iconic San Francisco Public Library. It is a celebration of storytelling, culture, and the diverse experiences of the Filipino diaspora.

The 2-day festival will feature book readings and signings of established and upcoming authors, panel discussions, marketplace, and other activities.

For more information on the event, please visit this link.