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Colin Kaepernick Author Talk
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About the Event
Join us for an in-person author talk with the one and only Colin Kaepernick! Get ready to dive deep into his journey, passion, and stories that shaped his path both on and off the field. It’s a unique chance to hear directly from Colin himself. Don’t miss out on this inspiring and candid event!
About Colin Kaepernick
Dr. Ibram X Kendi Author Talk
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Join Underground Books on September 10 for an evening with National Book Award–winning author and historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Dr. Kendi will share insights on his book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age, exploring how interconnected ideologies shape modern politics and power structures. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of today’s leading public intellectuals in an intimate community setting.
Author Talk Sheryl Lister – Exclusive Giveaways
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Join author Sheryl Lister at Underground Books on Sept 17, 6 PM for an Author Talk on her novel All My Sisters and Me. Signing follows!
Pre-Order for Perks & Exclusive Color and Sip.
Author Talk featuring Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer
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Step out of invisibility & embrace the will to win!
Across our culture, many people face a silent crisis: unwanted invisibility. Unlike chosen moments of rest, this invisibility is imposed by trauma, rejection, survival, and difficult circumstances. It teaches capable, resilient individuals to shrink, perform, and stay safe – convincing them that they are not meant to be fully seen, heard, or expressed.
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Let’s Read Oak Park featuring Sylvia Walker
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Let’s Read Oak Park: Storytime with Sylvia Walker
Let’s Read Oak Park (LROP) is Underground Books’ monthly literacy program designed to inspire a love of reading in children while bringing families together through stories and creativity.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM, we’re excited to welcome Sylvia Walker, author of Hair to Share and The Umbrella. Sylvia will share her heartwarming stories that encourage kindness, friendship, confidence, and embracing what makes each of us unique.
Author Talk featuring Maureen Smith
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Author Talk: An Afternoon with Maureen Smith
Spend the afternoon in community as Maureen Smith shares Maureen’s Life Story: Loss, Surrender, and Self‑Discovery. From 2–3:30 PM, Maureen invites us into a deeply personal journey—one shaped by courage, reflection, and the strength it takes to rebuild. This author talk offers space for connection, healing, and honest conversation, leaving attendees inspired and grounded.
Author Talk Featurnig Teddy Riley
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Join us for an in-person chat with the amazing Teddy Riley! Get the scoop on his latest work, hear some cool stories, and maybe ask a question or two. It’s a chill chance to hang out and dive into the world of writing with a pro. Don’t miss out on this awesome event!
Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.
Readers are Leaders Annual Jack & Jill Book Giveaway
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Readers Are Leaders Annual Book Giveaway
Hosted by Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
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Underground Books, in partnership with Jack & Jill of America, Inc., invites families to the Readers Are Leaders Children’s Book Giveaway.
This free community event celebrates literacy and encourages a love of reading among young people. Children who attend will be able to choose a book of their own, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and a personal connection to reading. Our goal is for every child to leave with a book that sparks imagination and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Join us at Underground Books for an afternoon focused on youth, education, and community. When children read, they lead.
Speaker Series Featuring Allyson Felix
Guild Theater & Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring Black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
Speaker Series Featuring Allyson Felix
Guild Theater & Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring Black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
Speaker Series Featuring Allyson Felix
Guild Theater & Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring Black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
Let’s Read Oak Park
Underground Books
Elementary school aged children explore books and participate in hands on activities with an emphasis on cultural themes. Students will engage in interactive book readings, and select a free book of their choice to take home and encourage reading together as a family!
Space is limited to 12 per event so sign up today!
Let’s Read Oak Park is presented by St. HOPE and in sponsorship with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
Let’s Read Oak Park
Underground Books
Elementary school aged children explore books and participate in hands on activities with an emphasis on cultural themes. Students will engage in interactive book readings, and select a free book of their choice to take home and encourage reading together as a family!
Space is limited to 12 per event so sign up today!
Let’s Read Oak Park is presented by St. HOPE and in sponsorship with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
Oak Park Speaker Series
Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
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GUEST SPEAKER:
Kathy Marshall “Finding Otho: The Search for Our Enslaved Williams Ancestors”
Discussion and Book Signing
Kathy Lynne Marshall’s lifelong infatuation with African culture was challenged when a DNA test revealed just how much European cream was in her African coffee. That sent her on an intensive search to find out more about her family’s diverse ancestry. Focusing on her maternal great-great-grandfather, Otho Williams, Kathy only knew he was born a slave in 1834 in Maryland. But who were his parents and his owner? Exactly where was his home?