UPCOMING EVENTS

March 26 — 4 p.m. @ BIG ARTS Sanibel’s Talking Points, Sanibel FL: This illustrious series offers thought-provoking presentations on a diverse range of subjects, followed by an interactive Q&A dialogue with the audience. Tickets are free for students and $35 for adults; nab yours here.

April 4-5 @ M.F.K. Fisher Symposium, Women in Food & Storytelling, Nashville TN: This two-day event will bring together women from across the worlds of journalism, food writing, media, PR and more. Details here.

April 9 — 7-8 p.m. @ Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg FL: Tombolo welcomes Florida poet Yael Valencia Aldana to the bookstore for a National Poetry Month event for her award-winning collection Black Mestiza. Valencia Aldana will be in conversation with fellow Florida author Annabelle Tometich! Details here.

April 10 — 5-7 p.m. @ Jennifer’s, Fort Myers FL: Come hang out for a free book signing and party at this local boutique in the Design Center, 13251 McGregor Blvd.

May 15 @ St. Petersburg — save the date for a mango-themed feast as award-winning chef Dalia Colón, author of the Florida Vegetarian Cookbook, interviews Florida author Annabelle Tometich at this unique event blending food and Florida lit. Details coming soon.

May 16-17 @ Corpus Christi Literary Reading Series, Corpus Christi TX: Details to come

July 28 @ Camden Public Library, Camden ME: Join me and James Beard Award winner Abi Balingit, author of “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed” for an evening of food and fun. Details to come.

*all times are Eastern unless noted

SELECT PAST EVENTS

March 1 — @ The SWFL Reading Festival, Fort Myers FL

Jan. 13 — noon to 2 p.m. @ Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Famous Author Lecture Series

Nov. 24, 2024 — 1 p.m. @ Miami Book Fair

Oct. 27, 2024 — Liwanag Filipino Lit Fest @ Loyalty Bookstores Washington D. C.

August 24, 2024 — Library of Congress’s National Books Festival @ Washington D.C.