April 23-24, 2022, on the USC Campus
Join us for hundreds of indoor and outdoor events, exhibitor booths, author signings, performances, and more!

The Los Angeles Times and USC will monitor COVID-19 guidance and protocols as planning continues.
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The 42nd Annual L.A. Times Book Prizes
APRIL 22, 2022, 7:00 PM
BOVARD AUDITORIUM, USC

Great speeches, heartfelt moments. Celebrate the best books of 2021 across 12 categories.
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TICKETS

General Tickets
GA indoor panel reservations available now! All outdoor stages and activities are free!
Coming soon!
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Friend of the Festival Packages
Get early access to event tickets and other perks
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Ideas Exchange
Janelle Monáe, Author of The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer
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Book Prizes
42nd Annual Book Prize Ceremony
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The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the northern hemisphere. Every year, our partners support our effort to bring the best in storytelling & ideas to our community. If you are interested in a partnership, please click below.

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BE AN EXHIBITOR

Showcase your company to 150,000+ Southern Californians, 500+ authors, and 400+ exhibitors who make the L.A. Times Festival of Books an annual tradition. Festival of Books is accepting reservations for a limited supply of spots. Book now and save!​

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BE A VOLUNTEER

The success of the festival is largely due to the contributions of its volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2022 Festival of Books, please apply to volunteer below.​

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FESTIVAL ILLUSTRATOR

The 2022 Festival of Books artwork has been created by Angie Wang, a Los Angeles based illustrator and cartoonist.