The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation will host its third annual Pride on the Page Book Festival on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 10 am–5:30 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This free event will feature panel discussions with over 20 LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and allies.
What to Expect:
- Thought-provoking panels covering humor, film & television, family dynamics, self-discovery, and more.
- Meet your favorite authors and hear them discuss their work.
- Explore a diverse range of genres from memoirs to novels, tackling both personal and global issues.
Featured Panels (with more to be announced):
- Humor, Pain and Everything in Between with Byron Lane, Anna Dorn, and moderator Jason Blitman.
- Screen Time: Tantalizing Tales About Film & Television with Charles Jenson, Dave Karger, Martine McDonald, Shayna Maci Warner, and moderator David Church.
- We Are Family: The Many Faces and Places of Queer Communities and Families with Lane Igoudin, Diane and Jacob Anderson-Minshall, Penelope Starr, Lucas Hilderbrand, and moderator Mei-Ling Tom.
More than just panels:
- Book signings with participating authors.
- Local authors’ table showcasing the talent within the community.
- Pride poetry readings.
- Updates on the exciting Palm Springs Library Renovation.
Make it a Day!
Register for free on Eventbrite (https://tinyurl.com/mv8d4tyu) and receive a special gift upon check-in.
Supporting Our Community:
The festival wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Palm Springs Public Library, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, local businesses, and media partners.
Get Involved!
Learn more about the festival, participating authors, and the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation at https://www.pslibraryfoundation.org/pride-on-the-page-2024. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the library and its vital role in the community. Stay tuned for ways to contribute to the upcoming library renovation.