City of West Hollywood to Host Los Angeles Kids Book Festival on August 23

The City of West Hollywood is excited to announce its co-sponsorship of the fourth-annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival, which will take place in West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard, on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This exciting free event aims to celebrate children's literature, foster a love for reading, and provide a platform for both young readers and aspiring authors to engage with the magical world of books and meet authors and illustrators.

The City of West Hollywood has co-sponsored and hosted the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival since 2023. This keystone event from the nonprofit ABC Foundation (American Born Chinese Foundation) offers families and young readers an immersive experience that celebrates storytelling and the joy of reading.

The event will feature a wide range of activities catering to children of all ages, including special appearances, performances, guest book readings by renowned authors, engaging arts activities, and an epic foam party. Local authors and illustrators will be present to share insights, inspirations, and stories. For schedule details, visit: lakidsbookfestival.com/2026-schedule.

Due to the anticipated attendance at West Hollywood Park for this event, parking at the City's five-story parking structure, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, is expected to be impacted. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, use public transportation by planning their trip with the Metro Trip Planner, or consider rideshare services. Paid public parking is also available at the Pacific Design Center, located at 8687 Melrose Avenue.

Stay updated on Los Angeles Kids Book Festival announcements by visiting www.lakidsbookfestival.com. For media inquiries, or additional information, please contact the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival at [email protected].

For more information, please contact Moya Márquez, City of West Hollywood Community Programs Coordinator, at (323) 848-6574 or at [email protected]. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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