The Cross-Cultural Center at UC San Diego will host its third annual Book Fair on May 13, 2026, from 1-6 p.m. The event aims to recreate the excitement of a childhood book fair, featuring books for sale from local and on-campus bookstores. This year's theme, 'Dreaming the Futures We READ,' emphasizes the lasting impact of early reading on identity and community building. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including a book exchange, tarot readings, workshops, and author talks, such as one by Chag Lowry, Executive Director of the Indigenous Futures Institute. Importantly, the fair is free to attend, encouraging participants to bring books for swapping, with any leftover books donated to local nonprofits. Izzy Narvaez, Assistant Director of Education and Training at the Cross-Cultural Center, highlights the fair's role in promoting education and social mobility within the community, envisioning it as a future regional event.