KIDS

SUN/4/18 :: 10:00a
Meena Harris, author of "Ambitious Girl" in conversation with Mary McNamara

Bookseller: Mrs. Nelson's Book Company

Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new picture book from bestselling author Meena Harris. When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the challenges faced by women and girls and the ways in which they can reframe, redefine, and reclaim words meant to knock them down. This is a must-read for every little girl!

MODERATOR

Mary McNamara

Mary McNamara is a culture columnist and critic for the Los Angeles Times. Previously she was assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment following a 12-year stint as television critic and senior culture editor. A Pulitzer Prize winner in 2015 and finalist for criticism in 2013 and 2014, she has won various awards for criticism and feature writing. She lives in La Crescenta with her husband, three children and two dogs.

 

PARTICIPANTS

Meena Harris

Meena Harris was born into a family of strong women whose legacy continues to inspire her. Meena herself is a lawyer and entrepreneur. In 2017 she founded Phenomenal, a female-powered organization that brings awareness to social causes. Her newest book is Ambitious Girl, an inspiring and empowering picture book for children. She currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.

 

BOOKSELLER

Mrs. Nelson's Book Company

Please support our local bookseller for this panel. Signed bookplates will be available from most authors. Stay tuned to this page for updates.
Limited number of signed bookplates available. Order here now!

 

Saturday, April 17

Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, "Wow in the World," with Zooey Deschanel

Hosted by Yvonne Villarreal
10:30a
Podcast hosts Raz and Thomas take readers on a fact-filled journey through the human body with Award-Winning Actress Zooey Deschanel. Featuring hilarious illustrations, jokes, photos, quizzes, and experiments to better understand your own body!
Sunday, April 18

Meena Harris, "Ambitious Girl"

10:00a
Conversation with Mary McNamara
Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new picture book from Meena Harris, bestselling author of Kamala and Maya's Big Idea. This is a timely and inspiring must-read for every little girl!
Sunday, April 18

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Co-author of "Food Between Friends: A Cookbook"

2:oop
Conversation with Matt Brennan
Best friends Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of Modern Family, and recipe developer Julie Tanous pay homage to their hometowns as they whip up modern California food with Southern and Southwestern spins in their debut cookbook. Join Jesse and L.A. Times columnist Matt Brennan for a conversation about food, cooking and entertainment.
Monday, April 19

Richard Thompson, "Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975"

5:00p
Conversation with RJ Smith
Richard has graciously agreed to play two songs!
In his memoir, Richard recreates the spirit of the 1960s, where he found, and then lost, and then found his way again. This legendary British folk musician takes us back to the late 1960s, a period of great change and creativity.
Tuesday, April 20

Don Lemon, "This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism"

Noon
Conversation with Greg Braxton
The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon  -- America’s only Black prime-time anchor -- brings an urgent, deeply personal, riveting plea, he shows us all how deep our problems lie, and what we can do to begin to fix them. In conversation with L.A. Times staff writer Greg Braxton.