Mendocino College presents an array of authors at its Ukiah campus as part of Mendocino LitFest on June 1 and 2. Mystery writers, poets, memoirists, literary fiction writers, and those who specialize in children and young adult literature, will share their latest work. The event opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, “Local News: The Poetry and Prose of Gary Soto.”

On Saturday, two dozen authors from five Northern California counties will read from their work, discuss ideas with audience members, offer workshops and, of course, sign books. Special sessions will explore the cutting edge of publishing, including book trailers created for Internet marketing. “Hot Shorts,” a selection of ten-minute plays, will be presented. The LitFest children’s area will feature storytelling and the work of children’s authors.

Mendocino County’s independent booksellers, regional publishers, and self-published authors will sell books on the campus quad. A variety of food will be for sale.

Admission to LitFest is free. Saturday workshops will be offered for a modest fee.