October Events & Community Fun: Catch Me At A Local Book Signing! Make Sure to Support Banned Book Week!

October is the perfect month to come out & play!

Hey, Friends!

We've got the month of October loaded with spooktacular fun, including the Spooky Art Walk in Downtown Fullerton on Friday, October 2. I'll be signing books at the outside patio of Night Owl at 200 Harbor Blvd.

Saturday, October 3, you can find me at the Downtown Santa Ana Artwalk off 2nd St and Broadway in the art district, supporting my friend Chris, the featured artist for the month. If you haven't picked up one of my books or zines, I'll be there signing!

Most importantly, Banned Book Week begins on Sunday, October 4. Make sure to get your hands on a banned book and protect your freedom to read. Hit up your local indie bookstore, a free library, or any of your favorite places to get books. Support authors. Spread word on social media. Books and reading are powerful. Hold tight to every story that burns bright in your soul.

I'm back in Long Beach at 4th Street in the Retro District, on Friday, October 23, where I street vend and sign my books & zines while making new friends. I love this supportive community!!

Have a fantastic October and keep reading, my friends. Books are magical!!

Author Renee Coloman featuring her books at the Spinal Dread Horror Literature & Culture Event hosted by the Anaheim Central Library

Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025 (sourced: American Library Association > ALA.org):

1. Sold by Patricia McCormick

2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

3. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

4. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

5. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

6. Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

7. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

8. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

9. Identical by Ellen Hopkins

10. Looking for Alaska by John Green

11. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Note: 5/6 came in tied for 5th position, as did 8/9 for 8th position and 10/11 for 10th position.