PAJARO RISING | A Writers' Benefit for Survivors of the Pajaro Valley Flood

PAJARO RISING

A Writers' Benefit for Survivors of the Watsonville/Pajaro Valley Flood

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, at 7:00 PM

at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn, 94 Ranch View Road, UC Santa Cruz

Featuring Bay Area Literary Luminaries and Special Guests:

JAIME CORTEZ!

REBECCA SOLNIT!

INGRID ROJAS CONTRERAS!

CLAUDIA RAMIREZ FLORES!

with emcee ALEXIS MADRIGAL!

Join us for readings and discussion, plus book signings with the authors, special live screen printing, and more (including exclusive live auction of private readings at a supporter’s home!) as we raise funds for the ongoing recovery of people who survived the Pajaro River floods.

Event proceeds will benefit Community Bridges, a nonprofit service organization based in Watsonville/Pajaro that has provided financial aid, direct services, and assistance referrals to flood survivors of the Pajaro community.

Sponsored by Bookshop Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz, and the Center for Agroecology at UC Santa Cruz, with additional support from Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

Please note:

• Tickets to the benefit are final sale—donations are non-refundable. Thank you for your support!
• Signed books will be available for pickup at the event and/or will be held at Bookshop Santa Cruz for two months.