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Underground Books Presents
Relaunch of the Book Club
You’re Invited!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Book Club at
Underground Books!
This is your chance to connect with fellow readers, discover
thought-provoking titles, and enjoy great conversations.
✨ What to Expect:
Monthly book selections across genres
Lively discussions in a welcoming atmosphere
Special discounts on each month’s featured title
Author Talk & Book Signing featuring: Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd
Underground Books Presents
You’re Invited!
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Underground Books, Oak Park
An Afternoon with Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd: Black Self Love & Reparations
Join us for a special Author Talk and Book Signing from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM featuring the acclaimed writer and activist, Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, at the heart of our community, Underground Books. This intimate event will provide a unique opportunity to engage with Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd as he delves into the powerful themes of his compelling works.
Author Talk & Book Signing featuring: Hayley Dennings
Underground Books Presents
You’re Invited!
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Underground Books, Oak Park
Join us at Underground Books for a special evening with author Hayley Dennings, celebrating the release of Our Vicious Descent — the stunning conclusion to the bestselling Ravenous Fate duology.
In this thrilling finale, Elise Saint and Layla Quinn must uncover the truths behind an alluring poison and confront the monstrous new presence ravaging New York City.
Speaker Series Featuring: Jayne Kennedy
Underground Books Presents
You’re Invited!
Join us at Underground Books for a powerful evening with legendary actress, Emmy-winning broadcaster, and trailblazing icon Jayne Kennedy as she shares stories from her highly anticipated memoir, Plain Jayne
In this bold and deeply personal book, Jayne reflects on her groundbreaking rise—from small-town Ohio to becoming one of the first Black women to host national sports television. She opens up about her triumphs, struggles, and the legacy she built as a Black woman navigating fame, media, and identity on her own terms.
Author Talk & Book Signing featuring: Marisa Atha
Underground Books Presents
You’re Invited!
Join us at Underground Books for a special book signing with author Marisa Atha, celebrating her powerful novel, Written on the Wall.
Sunday, October 19 , 2025
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Underground Books | 2814 35th Street, Sacramento, CA
Free and open to the public.
This moving story follows the lives of four women as they navigate love, family, and the complexities of self-discovery. With heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable characters, Marisa explores the emotional landscapes of resilience and connection.
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?
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña (Author), Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of
2015
A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2015
Taunya Wright and Michael Wright
Discussion and Book Signing
Join us for a joint book discussion and signing event with husband and wife authors.
Taunya Wright
“Lemonade”
Michael Wright
“Deception and Distractions”
Saturday, January 12 from 2 – 3:30 pm