Join us this Father’s Day for an interactive book reading of Shawn D Taylor’s, “The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers.” Guests should be prepared to participate. The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers by Shawn D. Taylor is a heartfelt and humorous collection of 26 essays—each tied to a letter of the alphabet—that offers a fresh perspective on fatherhood. With wit, wisdom, and striking vulnerability, Taylor reflects on the joys, fears, challenges, and unexpected lessons of becoming a dad. From A to Z, this book is a unique guide and companion for new and soon-to-be fathers, blending personal stories with insights that are both deeply relatable and emotionally resonant.

Bio: Shawn D. Taylor is a writer, educator, public speaker, and culture cartographer whose work bridges the worlds of storytelling, philosophy, performance art, and folklore. An Oakland Slam champion and winner of a The Moth StorySLAM, Shawn's storytelling prowess extends to his acclaimed book, The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers, a collection of 26 essays offering heartfelt and humorous insights into fatherhood. His writings have been featured in Rad Dad, The New York Times, and Ebony Magazine.​

Shawn is a Senior Fellow with the Pop Culture Collaborative, where he explores how fandoms can drive social change.His research delves into the transformative power of fandoms, emphasizing their potential to foster empathy, activism, and community-building . He is also a co-founder of The Nerds of Color, a leading platform celebrating people of color in geek culture.

Shawn holds degrees in philosophy, religious studies, and digital humanities. He and his family live in the Bay Are, a wee bit too close to the water.