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Dashka Slater – The Big One

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Book Passage (SF) | 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Written by the bestselling author of The 57 Bus and the Escargot series, Dashka Slater, and beautifully illustrated by Myo Yim, this tale of adventure celebrates the spirit of perseverance and inspires both the young and the young-at-heart to keep fishing for their dreams.

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

  • This event will be hosted by Book Passage at our SF Ferry Building store.
  • Free Admission / Open Seating
  • Following the presentation, there will be a signing line or a meet-and-greet.
  • If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get your copy by clicking the “BUY THE BOOK” button above. If you would like a signed or personalized book, please note that in the order comment field.
  • For any questions regarding our events, please contact us at books@bookpassage.com.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: In Person, Literature
Address: 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA

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