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The Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books is a free-admission annual public book festival.
The two-day event, held in April at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, is the biggest book festival in the USA. Established in 1996, the festival brings together authors, book vendors, and publishers. It includes panels with authors discussing a common theme, storytelling and performances for children, as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.
The Festival of Books has grown to become an essential element of the L.A. cultural scene and one of the most significant literary events in the United States. It attracts over 150,000 participants.
The festival includes great entertainment on the USC Stage near Tommy Trojan, lively discussions with renowned university faculty and other experts at the USC Ideas and Actions in Wallis Annenberg Hall, family programs, book giveaways, and even health screenings at the USC Communities Tent and the USC Health Pavilion.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007
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