March 27-29
Festival Theaters
JOIN US for three days of literary celebration in the heart of the Coachella Valley! The PS Book Fest brings together authors, readers, and community members for an unforgettable weekend of storytelling, learning, and connection.
Presented by OUTspoken.
OUTspoken is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.
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More guests will be announced in the coming weeks!
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A Note from Festival Producer and OUTspoken project director, Jason Blitman
“It’s such a gift to live in a community that celebrates storytelling with such passion and variety. From the Rancho Mirage Writers’ Festival to Pride on the Page, the Palm Springs Readers’ Festival, and now the PS Book Fest, there’s truly something for every kind of reader — and even for those who don’t consider themselves readers at all. Our free Community Day on Sunday, March 29th, is a celebration of that spirit — a reminder that that books and reading can be accessible, joyful, and inclusive and perpetuates OUTspoken's belief that stories are for everyone and everyone has a story.
Every ticket sale supports the free community day for accessible programming as well as exciting soon-to-be announced OUTspoken programming that will happen year-round.
Book sales — featuring both new and gently used titles — will be provided by Hey Books!, a queer-owned Southern California–based bookstore, ensuring that stories are as accessible and affordable as possible for every reader. When I first landed in Southern California and started exploring the amazing bookish community here, Anika and Matthew were each bright spots at some of my favorite indie bookstores. Now they’ve teamed up to create Hey Books!, and it is a fabulous full-circle moment to collaborate with them in this new chapter!”
Three days. One community. Infinite stories.
Join us Friday & Saturday for ticketed events. Sunday is free for all.
Learn more below
Fri, March 27 & Sat, March 28
Ticketed author events, moderated conversations, panels, special events, and more!
Exclusive ticketed festival events will kick off Friday late afternoon and continue all day Saturday. Exact times will be announced in the coming weeks. Programming will include:
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The book launch of Ruins the highly anticipated sophomore novel by bestselling author Lily Brooks-Dalton (The Light Pirate)
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MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart (Yet Here I Am)
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Recent Oprah's Book Club author Bruce Holsinger (Culpability)
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Bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Most Fun We Ever Had Claire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was)
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Award-winning author Shobha Rao (Indian Country)
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Bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick Honor, Thrity Umrigar with the launch of her new book, Missing Sam
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New York Times Bestselling author Chris Whitaker (All the Colors of the Dark)
Moderators include:
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Palm Springs favorites: Maggie Downs (Braver Than You Think), Byron Lane (Big Gay Wedding), and city council member Grace Garner
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Bestselling author and Oprah's Book Club pick, Lara Love Hardin (The Many Lives of Mama Love)
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Miwa Messer, host of Barnes & Noble’s podcast Poured Over
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Jordan Moblo, beloved bookstagrammer behind Jordy's Book Club
And MORE to be announced in the coming weeks!
About the Festival
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Fri & Sat preferred seating,
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express signing line access
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complimentary audiobook courtesy of Libro.fm
VIP Ticket ($270)
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Fri & Sat general seating
General Admission ($170)
All proceeds support the festival’s FREE Community Day and ongoing OUTspoken initiatives.
A limited number of STUDENT RUSH TICKETS will be available on-site. Additional information will be available in the coming months.
Pre Order Books!
Books will be available on site from HEY BOOKS! While some titles won't be available until closer to the festival (they're not published yet!) you can get a head start on reading if you'd like by ordering HERE. They'll be delivered right to your door.
Community Day | FREE
Sun, March 29
Sunday opens its doors to the entire Coachella Valley community with completely FREE programming designed for all ages. This special day features author events, film screenings, interactive book-related activities, community group presentations, live performances, drag story time, and much more.
It's a celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit that welcomes everyone to participate in the magic of books and storytelling. Even if you're not usually a fan of books or reading, you'll find something to enjoy!
Community Day Sign up
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