in partnership with
Presents
Writers’ Symposium
with special guest authors
OMAR EPPS
Actor and Author
and Producer
The sequel to Nubia: The Awakening, the epic fantasy from actor and producer Omar Epps and writer Clarence A. Haynes! A powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City.
ERIQ LA SALLE
3x Emmy Nominated Actor, Director, Executive Producer
and Author
"Eriq La Salle has emerged as a terrific writer with unique gifts." —Don Winslow, #1 international bestselling author
A war is brewing in New York City, and no one can stop it.
With grit, relentless action, and twists you'll never see coming, Laws of Annihilation is the third installment in the highly-acclaimed Martyr Maker series by Eriq La Salle.
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About Us
The Leimert Park Village Book Fair is the largest African American book fair on the west coast. It is centered in one of the most historic and cultural areas of Los Angeles. Recognized as one of LA’s best annual book festivals, Cultural Hub, the fair was founded in 2007 in partnership with Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs as well as the City and County of Los Angeles. Today, with the leadership of Honorary Chairpersons and renowned art collectors, Bernard W. and Shirley Kinsey, the book fair has become a lively cultural tradition in the community of Los Angeles providing authors and aspiring writers the opportunity to share their latest works and engage their fans up close and personal. This premier family event also hosts special events, panels discussions, poetry readings, exhibitions, kid activities, cooking stage entertainment and much more.
Throughout the book fairs history, tens of thousands of festival-goers have enjoyed our plethora of authors, writers, storytellers, poets and spoken-word/musical performers, educational and sponsor exhibitors --- and thousands of literary fans and book lovers are expected to tune into our 14th annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair Virtual Experience.
25+
Thousand unique digital online users expected to engage with Festival.
250+
Hundred virtual Festival Participants Expected (Authors, Exhibitors, Special Guests)
500+
Hundred Books and publications donated to community to promote literacy and education.
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This year as we celebrate our 14th Anniversary with virtual programming, we welcome you to participate in our event as an Author, Exhibitor, Special Guest/Panelist, or Viewer! Whatever your role, we appreciate your involvement.
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