Eliza Gislason
Eliza Gislason is Alta Journal’s Bookstore Partnerships Manager. She is a recent graduate of Pitzer College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and World Literature.
Alta Celebrates Indie Bookstore Day in L.A.
Contributors George Chen, Santi Elijah Holley, and Victoria Patterson joined Alta Journal readers and fans at Pages: A Bookstore.
Variety Show Vibe at Alta Issue 27 Party
Contributors Tayi Tibble, Forrest Gander, Sylvia Brownrigg, Rebecca Goldstein, and Rafael Musa helped fête Alta’s new issue at City Lights.
Alta Journal and Indie Booksellers Bond in Cincinnati
The American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute was packed with over 900 attendees—and Alta.
Alta Journal and Clio’s Host a Lively Oakland Issue Party
The underground East Bay event space reached capacity with this week’s Issue 26 party featuring journalist Kate McQueen and photographer Judy Dater.
City Lights Aglow for Alta Issue 25 Party
David L. Ulin, Anita Felicelli, and Chris Colin read from work in Alta Journal’s new issue at the latest San Francisco in-person shindig.
Alta Joins California Booksellers at CALIBA’s Fall Fest
Alta Journal leans into a community of booklovers (and -sellers).
Alta Connects with Indie Booksellers Across the Pacific Northwest
The PNBA’s annual Fall Tradeshow in Portland offered opportunities as well as stunning scenery.
Community Connection Thrives at Alta Journal’s Issue Parties
Contributors Rachel Howzell Hall, Ajay Orona, and Lynell George headlined a gathering at Culver City’s Village Well Books & Coffee.
Issue Party: Alta Journal 23 at Green Apple Books on the Park
Contributors Peter Fish, Keenan Norris, and Matthew Zapruder headlined a packed house in San Francisco.
Issue Party: Alta Journal 22 at Skylight Books
Susan Straight, Monica Corcoran Harel, and Ken Layne headlined the lively event.
Alta Journal Makes a Splash at Bookseller Conference
A journey to the ABA Winter Institute in Seattle proved a great success—with a light dusting of unexpected snow.