Here’s just a few photos from the NBCC’s stay in SF below, courtesy board member Jane Ciabattari. For many, many more, please go check out this wonderful Flickr photo gallery by attendee and San Francisco photographer Steve Rhodes (who very kindly sent us a link to his work after we spotted and assailed him after the event).
Former nominee Frederick Crews
The NEA’s David Kipen, flashing his “Big Read” sign
NBCC President John Freeman
The legendary and marvelous Maxine Hong Kingston
Former Balakian winners and current board members Maureen McClane and David Orr, startled but happy