Celebration: Filipino American International Book Festival

Sunday, 10/18/2026
12:00 - 5:30
Suitable for:
  • Families
  • Adults
Chinese Center Exhibit Space - 3rd Fl
James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center - 3rd Fl
Koret Auditorium
Koret Lobby
Latino/Hispanic Community Room
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Explore the richness and variety of Filipino diasporic literature this Filipino American History Month. The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) returns in October for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. 

FilBookFest brings together an exciting array of writers, scholars and creatives from across the globe, including the U.S, Canada and the Philippines, to the iconic San Francisco Public Library.

Enjoy panel discussions, book signings and readings featuring a vibrant mix of established and emerging voices. This two-day event is a celebration of storytelling, culture and the diverse experiences of the Filipino diaspora.

12:00 - 12:15 PM

WELCOME

Opening Remarks/Performance

12:15 - 12:30 PM

Sunday Keynote: Dr. Robyn Rodriguez

Koret Auditorium, Lower Level

12:45 - 2:00 PM

LINTIK: Poetry Performed Becomes a Living Word

Aimee Suzara, Arlene Biala, Jason Bayani, nawa angel a.h., Zosimo Quibilan
Moderator: Irene Faye Duller
Koret Auditorium, Lower Level
 

Writing in the Gaps: Silence and Inherited Trauma in Fiction and Memoir

Nita Noveno, Patrick Joseph Caoile, Sheilah Jane, Glenda Macatangay, Adrian de Leon
Moderator: Beverly Parayno
Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor
 

Connections, Culture, and Community Through Picture Books

Analene Go, Michelle Sterling, Cristina Oxtra, Stephanie Vivit Lehmann
Moderator: Celina Tirona
Main Children’s Center, 2nd floor

1:00 PM – 5:15 PM

FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE

Book Vendors, Author Tables, Community Organizations, etc.
Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Rooms, Lower Level

2:00 - 3:00 PM

INKSTORM 3 (authors read from their recent collections)

Aimee Suzara, Arlene Biala, Dom Magwili, Jaya Jacobo, Lorenz Mazon Dumuk, Marivi Soliven, Mia Manansala, nawa angel a.h., Sheilah Jane
Koret Auditorium, Lower Level
 

Critical Filipinx Studies: Building Knowledge with and for Our Communities

Michael Schulze-Oechtering Castañeda, Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, Bernard James Remollino
Moderator: Dr. Robyn Rodriguez
Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor
 

Children's Storytime 

Michelle Sterling + Cristina Oxtra
Main Children’s Center, 2nd floor

3:15 - 4:15 PM

Magic, Mystery, and the Surreal in Philippine Diasporic Fiction

Dom Magwili, Mia Manansala, Monica T.S. Flores, Marianne Villanueva
Moderator: Mia G. Rios 
Koret Auditorium, Lower Level
 

Reimagining Belonging Through Cross-Cultural Solidarities

Jaya Jacobo, Roland Tolentino, Aileen Cassinetto, Kathy L. Nguyễn
Moderator: Dr. Jody Blanco
Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor
 

Children's Storytime 

Analene Go + Candy Gourlay
Main Children’s Center, 2nd floor

4:15 - 5:00 PM

INKSTORM 4 (authors read from their recent collections)

Adrian de Leon, Anthony Abulencia Santa Ana, Jason Bayani, Marianne Villanueva, Nita Noveno, Patrick Joseph Caoile, Zosimo Jr. Quibilan
Koret Auditorium, Lower Level
 

Children's Storytime 

Stephanie Vivit Lehmann + Dr. Jeannie Celestial & Art Bautista
Main Children’s Center, 2nd floor

5:30 PM

MARKETPLACE CLOSES 

Filipino American Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Filipino American community.

Community & Neighborhood

Build connections with others in our local programs.

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest

Programs and workshops, book recommendations and more relating to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from AANHPI communities.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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