Each year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books draws authors representing diverse genres, from established figures to emerging talents, and attendees who engage with panels and discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings and interactive exhibits. A wealth of experiences awaited readers of all ages at this year’s event over the weekend at USC.
Mary Lara adds to the “Tell us what you’re reading” board, alongside daughters Aria Cook, 4, and Selena Cook, 8.
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Julian Obubo and Ani Kelemdjian roam the festival.
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USC cheerleaders and band members perform during the festival.
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Walter Mosley signs copies of a variety of his books to fans during the LA Times Book Festival.
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Readers wait for the next event.
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1. Karlie, 11, reads “The Summer She Went Missing” by Chelsea Ichaso. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 2. Susan Olson’s sticker made a big statement. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 3. Tiffany Haddish sings after her panel. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 4. Jeezy speaks with L.A. Times editor Jevon Phillips about his memoir “Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.” (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)
RuPaul, onstage with his sisters, discusses his memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.”
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From left, Sharon Levin, Kim Johnson, Paula Yoo, and Jennifer Baker speak at the “Do the Right Thing: Social Justice and Dystopias in Young Adult Fiction” panel on the Young Adult Stage.
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Books are available for purchase.
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