1:00 - 8:30
Sat., June 17 Line-up
1–1:55 p.m.
Flor y Canto’s Children’s Story Hour - Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery, 3036 24th Street
Story hour with Jorge Argueta reading from his newest book Tierra Tierrita (Piñata Books, 2022), and Maya Camarón-Gordon from her newest book The Mermaid Princess (HarperCollins, 2023). Luna Press will be supporting us with a table at this event.
2–2:55 p.m.
Pochino Press Presents: A Pan Dulce Poets Release Party - Acción Latina, 2958 24th Street
The launch of Despues del Aguacero: A Pan Dulce Poets Anthology (Pochino Press, 2023) will be at this year’s Flor y Canto Literary Festival! There will be pan dulce, coffee, and poetry from Norma Smith, Josiah Luis Alderete, hector son of hector, Amalia Alvarez, Lateef McLead and Flavia Mora.
3–3:55 p.m.
rosas de los angeles - Precita Eyes Muralists, 2981 24th Street
LA poets present the Bay Area with their flor y cantos. Featuring Mimi Tempestt, Maestro Gamin and Tori Gesualdo. Curated and hosted by soledad con carne.
4–4:55 p.m.
Fresno Reads - Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery, 3036 24th Street
It isn’t a San Francisco Flor y Canto Festival without a visit from Fresno. Curated by Sara Borjas and featuring J. J. Hernandez, Emilia Borjas & Yelisa Ambriz.
5 p.m.
Laureates en conversación with Aimee Suzara - Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street
Poet Laureates Lee Herrick (California), David Flores (Richmond), and Tongo Eisen-Martin (San Francisco) will be in conversation with Aimee Suzara.
7 p.m.
Community Awards Ceremony - Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery, 3036 24th Street
This year we honor Leticia Hernández-Linares with the San Francisco International Flor y Canto Community Appreciation Teyolía Award. Come celebrate with us her poetry and her commitment to the community. She will be joined by Claudia Castro Luna and Maurisa Thompson.
Author Readings & Lectures
Engage with your favorite writers and discover your next read.
¡VIVA!: Latinx Interest
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.
¡VIVA! at the Library is a celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.
Summer Stride
Summer Stride is the Library's annual summer learning, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long.