What is the Festival of Books?
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival has since evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, cultural entertainment and artists creating their work on-site. There's also a photography exhibit, film screenings followed by Q&A's and discussion panels on some of today's hottest topics. Click here for the Festival of Books website.

Where is it?
On the USC campus. Map

Where is the Reading to Kids Booth?
Booth #133, Mid Trousdale Parkway in the Gold Zone, just north of Tommy Trojan. Click this link for a map of the event. (From last year, which should also apply to this year - we will post an updated link to their map if they release one.)

Who attends the Festival?
The festival is a free public event that attracts approximately 155,000 people each year of all ages from Southern California and even other parts of the country.

Parking Information
Parking is available for $20 in various USC parking lots. Click this link for a map of parking options. (From last year, which should also apply to this year - we will post an updated link to their map of parking options if they release one.)

Alternatively, there are multiple public transportation options you can read about at events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/faq/.