Underdog Bookstore is excited to present the inaugural Monrovia Pride Book Festival on June 20th, from 12-6PM at Monrovia Library Park!
Join us for a celebration of queer storytelling, featuring over 50 authors and vendors, community building, and free activities for all to enjoy!
Aaron Aceves - Aiden Aizumi - AJ Somers - Alex Ùna Nóra Lorenzen - Artemis Glass - Ashanti Ramsey - Blake Allwood - Bonnie Solomon - Carlyn Greenwald - CB Lee - Chris Delsalvo - Corina Bair - Curtis Chin - Des DeVivo - Duckie Mack - Eduardo Martinez - Edward Underhill - Elizabeth Hale - Emily B Rose - Erica Victoria Espejo - Fin Rose Aborizk - Geanna Culbertson - Georgia K. Boone - Jamie Baker - K. Andrew Turner - Lizzy Ives - Luc Dreamer - Nicholas Westerfer - Nikhil Prabala - R.K. Ashwick - Rebekah Faubion - Scott Coon - Shane K Morton - Sierra J Meril - Sophie Mutiara Nova - Sylvie Helstaff
Attending Authors
Aphrodite Bookclub - Atomic Crafts - Darlene Dela Rosa - Doc Anarchy - Free Mom Hugs SoCal - Ghost Light Craft Co - Just a Little Guy .co - Just a Little Pinch Pot - King Bunnie Tarot - Los Angeles Literature - Love In Print Books - Mexica Empire - Monrovia Reads - Operation Healthy Hearts - Owl of It - Perdita Studios - PFLAG SGV API - Sam Tayag - SGV Face Painter - SGV LGBTQ Center -
Stitch Crafts with Jen - Studi Plan Co - Tardis Free Library - The Proud Weaver - The Santa Anita Church - Trans Queer Institute - Undead Bookshop
Vendors & Community Groups
Main Stage Schedule
Join us at the main stage by Library Park fountain with our MC: Vanessa Rochelle Lewis and DJ Mz. Chievous!
12:30: Queer Storytelling for Young Adults
Moderated by Des DeVivo featuring Aaron Aceves, Carlyn Greenwald, Georgia K. Boone & Rebekah Faubion
1:30: Building Queernormative Fantasy Worlds
Moderated by C.B. Lee featuring Bonnie Solomon, Emily B. Rose, Lizzy Ives and Nikhil Prabala
2:30: Lesbian Pulp Fiction
Presented byAmanda Timpson and BJ Colangelo with readings from the Mazer Lesbian Archives
3:30: Drag Story Hour with Lil Miss Hot Mess
4:30:Pride Pet Parade
5:00: Drag Story Hour with Pickle the Drag Queen
Lavender Legend Sponsors
Rainbow Riot Sponsors
Chosen Family Sponsors
Access and Amenities
This is a FREE all-ages, dog-friendly event. All are welcome!
Monrovia Library Park features well-maintained sidewalks and pathways that are friendly to strollers and wheelchairs, however some vendor spaces will be located in the open grassy areas which are uneven in places. The viewing area for the main stage by the fountain is accessible by a main pathway.
Public restrooms are located inside the Monrovia Public Library. Ample street parking and nearby public lots are available, including designated accessible spaces.
Please visit our local small businesses here in Old Town Monrovia for a wide range of food and drink options, or bring your own picnic to enjoy in the park.
Underdog Bookstore will be open during the Book Festival as a designated sensory-friendly space with air-conditioning and different seating options available in a quiet and low-light environment. We are located across the street at 312 S. Myrtle Ave.
Please contact us with any further accessibility questions or requests.