AmericaJR.com’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the University of Southern California for the 21st Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Widely known as the largest literary festival in America, it featured over 500 authors, celebrities, musicians, artists and chefs who lead conversations, live performances and demonstrations throughout the weekend. The weekend-long celebration of ideas, creativity and the written word was held Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 at the USC main campus in Los Angeles, California. It also featured hundreds of exhibitors with books and merchandise for sale, give-aways and activities.
Welcome to the LA Times Festival of Books!
Great photo opportunity
Cooking with Trader Joe’s
Trio Ellas performing live
They are an all-female Latin-American music group formed in 2006 and based in Los Angeles.
KODAK Digital Still Camera
5 Hour Energy booth
Spin to win!
Attendees pointing at the festival map
Acura brought its Ride & Drive program to the festival
Attendees checking out a new Acura
More of Trio Ellas performing
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Disney tent
They have books from the “Star Wars” franchise
“Alice Through The Looking Glass” movie poster
Author John Rocco on the Reading by 9 Children’s Stage
He is the Illustrator of “Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep”