It is the largest book festival in the united states, annually drawing. While the event is free, enthusiasts who want to reserve tickets to see their favorite authors, purchase valet parking, and get a discount on tickets to the l. It is a public event held every year at the university of southern california. Times festival of books will feature over 500 authors, celebrities, chefs, musicians, and artists. It is a great fit for our worldclass faculty authors and writing programs, as well as for our literacy work in the community. University of southern california university park campus. Photos projected onto the festivals usc stage will highlight the the usc libraries diverse collections, as well as those belonging to member institutions of. Donate much needed books by purchasing from our amazon wishlist today. Once upon a time is excited to be a part of the wonderful festival of books that is a highlight of our year.
If youre using another mapping program, enter the address for the campus center. At our large, corner booth in the childrens section, we are partnering with simon and schuster kids, macmillan kids, and bloomsbury. The people and places that shaped a city conversation 1101. In its fourth year at the usc campus, the festival of books will include signings and performances by authors, poets, musicians, usc faculty and students, as well as a host of vendors spread throughout campus.
Times book prizes where authors nafissa thompsonspires, francisco cantu and rebecca makkai won, and continuation of the spirit of the book festival thru the the l. Bibliophiles flock to the usc campus each spring for this annual twoday event. The 25th annual festival of books will be presented in association with the university of southern california, on the usc campus, the weekend of oct. Started in 1996, the festival is held on the penultimate weekend of april, hosted by the university of southern california, and features vendors, authors and publishers. Turnout among older, registered dems key for clintons primary win june, 2016 in a big shift, voters support ca transgender law june, 2016 ca voters back affordable care act but have concerns june 10, 2016 most ca voters back minimum wage hike june 9, 2016. As a major festival sponsor and host, usc presents live entertainment and author events in two venues. The most convenient freeway exit is from i110 onto exposition boulevard. The usc campus offers a full slate of brick and mortar eateries, with list found here. Times festival of books is scheduled to return to usc this fall. But its also a fun event for booklovers with plenty of origi. Apr 19, 2018 eighth year on the usc campus expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees contact. In addition, the following food trucks will be on hand at the festival.
Times festival of books april 14 attracts more than 150,000 people from all over the country, making it the largest. This year, the festival will take place on april 14 and readersmagnet will be among the approved exhibitors. Our third year hosting the festival was the best yetsee you in 2014. Usc events and programs scroll down to see more content as a major festival sponsor and host, usc presents live entertainment and author events in two venues. Usc dornsifelos angeles times poll press releases usc dana. The initial aim of the festival was to bring together writers and their audiences, but it has since grown to include live music, poetry readings, cooking demos, film screenings, art and. Book drive details can be found on the usc festival of books 2015 website. The usc campus is located about 2 miles southwest from downtown and 1 mile from the intersection of the santa monica freeway i10 and the harbor freeway i110. Its features 85,000 book titles, thousands of gift items, an international. Your book will also be displayed with your personal promo standup on our bookcase.
Directions, parking plus train and bus information. It is the largest book festival in the united states, annually drawing approximately 150,000 attendees. Festival of books 20 information from usc on the 20. With a stacked lineup of authors, performers, celebrities and writers from all walks of life, this years festival of books promises to be awesome and eye.
The usc stage at the center of campus offers arts and entertainment. Times festival of books, stories and ideas attracts more than 150,000 attendees annually to uscs campus over the course of one special weekend in the spring. Eighth year on the usc campus expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees. There are numerous things to do and places to go around the downtown area, with more opening each year. Festival of books 2017 keck school of medicine of usc. Festival of books usc news university of southern california. Times festival of books april 14 attracts more than 150,000 people from all over the country, making it the largest literary event of its kind in the u. The festival of books began in 1996 with the goal of bringing authors and readers. The event brings together authors and literature enthusiasts for two days of readings, discussions, live entertainment and more. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to. She first began working for the times in 2011 in washington, d. Usc dornsifelos angeles times poll press releases usc. One of the most significant literary events in the united states, the l. Stay tuned for updates on programming schedules and news.
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