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Oakland’s CWC Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, Kristen (Baumgardner) Caven educates, entertains, and inspires her audiences with an extraordinary array of books, presentations, performances, and events. The author of seven books, several plays, and an award winning cartoon collection, she applies positive psychology to her work strengthening communities through uplifting artistic expressions.

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11:00am Tuesdays at the Veteran's Building

"Literary Friendships" talk @ Browning Society

September 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Century Club of California, 1355 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Free event - tea and historic costume - RSVP by 9/6

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Mills College Writers Salon

September 25, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rothwell Center, Oakland, CA 94613, USA

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Hosting: Homecoming BBQ @ Joaquin Miller Park

October 18, 2026 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
California Writers Circle, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

As the CWC Writer in Residence at JMP I'll be hosting our annual literary picnic and producing our annual literary festival!

All East Bay Writing groups are invited to come eat drink be merry, and READ! (After LItquake we eat LitCake!)

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