01Literacy
Building readers and lifelong learners
Greater Central Valley Book Fest
Where Stories Bring Our Communities Together
A one-day literary and arts festival · The Grand Theatre, Tracy, CA · November 1, 2026
Our Foundation
The Four Pillars
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02Stories
Every voice matters, every story belongs
03Arts
Celebrating creativity across every medium
04Community
Where stories bring people together
Our Vision
"To establish the Greater Central Valley Book Fest as California's premier celebration of stories, literacy, arts, and community — an annual destination where readers, writers, artists, educators, and families gather to learn, create, connect, and inspire one another."
Our Mission
To celebrate stories in every form by promoting literacy, supporting authors and artists, fostering creativity, and strengthening communities across California's Greater Central Valley.
Programming Scope
Every Storyteller Has a Place Here
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Authors & Writers
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Illustrators
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Playwrights & Theater
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Filmmakers
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Spoken Word Artists
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Songwriters & Musicians
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Photographers
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Journalists & Podcasters
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Educators & Librarians
This year's lineup
This Year's Featured Authors & Illustrators
Meet the storytellers and visual artists joining us for the inaugural Greater Central Valley Book Fest. Featured guests will be announced soon.
Why Tracy?
Tracy sits at the crossroads between the Bay Area and the Central Valley — with a historic, walkable downtown, a growing arts scene, and a diverse community ready for a signature cultural event.
Partner With Us
A Founding Role in Something Built to Last
- New audiences and expanded community reach
- Regional press visibility and cultural recognition
- Recurring annual partnership and programming
- Increased foot traffic to downtown Tracy
For The Grand Theatre
A one-day venue reservation in November 2026 — and a founding role in something built to grow for decades.
Use of the main theater, lobby, and one breakout space. Cross-promotion through the Grand's marketing channels. A conversation about a recurring annual agreement.
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