What to Know4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book FestivalWest Hollywood ParkSunday, Aug. 239 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Free tickets; register on the festival siteThe American Born Chinese Foundation is presenting the festival, with sponsorship from the LA Clippers; the City of West Hollywood is partnering on the event
The books you loved when you were a youngster are the books you adore your entire life: No matter your age, you can easily recall strong characters, magical moments, and the ensorcelled lands that first helped to expand your imagination.
Southern California is home to several much-loved literary events, and a few of those gatherings put the festive focus on families and growing readers.
The Los Angeles Kids Book Festival, which will soon bring the page party to West Hollywood Park, is one of those happenings, and it will be back for a celebratory fourth outing on Aug. 23.
Admission is free and you can register on the festival site; once you’ve signed up, simply stop by the park starting at 9 a.m. to meet authors, enjoy puppet shows, and take boisterous part in the closing Foam Party.
There are offerings for grown-ups, too, including information on writing books for tots.
“Our goal is to make literacy and multicultural education accessible and joyful for all families,” says Bonnie Hyde, Founder & CEO of the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival.
“With new panels, performances, and sensory-friendly spaces, this year’s festival is our most inclusive yet!”
Visual art is also a focus of the festivity, with calligraphy demonstrations and opportunities to pick up drawing tips.
The American Born Chinese Foundation, the organization behind the book-minded celebration, “… promotes positive AAPI identity from childhood by supporting AAPI children in the U.S.”
“With a focus on inclusion, diversity, bilingual education, cultural preservation, and Asian representation in children’s books.”
Details about who is appearing in the Performance Tent and the array of exhibitors — over 100 are expected — can be found on this site.