posterCalifornia Writers Week

In 2003, the California State Assembly officially declared the third week in October each year as California Writers Week.

We invite all authors and readers to celebrate with us. Check your local branch's website in October for sponsored events.

More information:

The Story behind California Writers Week

Text of the Resolution

Download the official California Writers Week Poster (PDF file - requires Adobe Reader - need it?)

California Authors of Note, biographies

California Authors of Note

The following authors were selected for the California Writers Club Joint Legislative Resolution in 2003. Click on an author's name to learn more.
Gertrude Atherton (1857-1948) Mary Austin (1868-1934)
Raymond Barrio (1921-1996) Delilah L. Beasley (1872-1934)
Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) Ina Coolbrith (1841-1928)
Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) Bret Harte (1836-1902)
Jack London (1876-1916) Joaquin Miller (1837-1913)
William Saroyan (1908-1981) John Steinbeck (1902-1968)
George Sterling (1869-1926) Mark Twain (1835-1910)