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2025 EXHIBITORS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER (more to come!)
THE ADVENTURES OF PJ
Kat Connolly
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ARVIN STUTTLE AND THE WORLD OF SOCKS
Sheri Byers
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BACK TO BAINBRIDGE, SAMANTHA SMEE: A PIRATE'S LIFE, ISLAND MOON, AND MELISSA MOO MOO'S SPECIAL LESSON
Norah Lally
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EYE SEE IT!
Duane Meltzer
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FAITH IN THE LORD
Rico Nguyen
I LOVE SPEAKING CHINESE
ABC Foundation
MAMA, SING ME A RAINBOW!
Kelly Gonda & Eva Gonda Green
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THE TOOTH FAIRY MAKES A MISTAKE, ROARASAURUS, LET’S GO, WE WANT TO GO!
Great-Aunt Rita
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TOREY THE TURKEY GOES SKIING, SERENDIPITY AND THE DREAM CATCHER, FROM FOOTLIGHTS TO FLASHLIGHTS
Gwyn English Nielsen
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Performance Tent Schedule
(Subject to Change)
9:30 AM
Opening Remarks from West Hollywood City Council
9:45 AM
Performance by Chloe and Maud of the Syncopated Ladies, along with Sole Talks
10:00 AM
Special appearance by Blippi and Meekah
Station 7 Fire Truck
11:00 AM
The BeatBuds Concert
11:45 AM
Learn to draw with Joshua Hauke
12:05 PM
Korean Picture Book Storytime: Book Talk and Tea Time
12: 50 AM
Storytime and ukulele performance with Ann Suk Wang
1:10 PM
Volunteer Book Reader:
Ava Trigilio
1:30 PM
Special Guest Book Reader:
Tika Sumpter (Sonic the Hedgehog)
2:00 PM
Book Reading: TREE SPIRITS by
Louise Wannier
2:20 PM
Story time with Hollywood screenwriter, Julie Paiva
2:40 PM
Interactive music and show:
LoveBug & Me
3:15 PM
Event Finale:
EPIC FUN FOAM PARTY
2025 Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
FREE EVENT!
Date: September 7th, 2025
Time: 9:30-4:30
Location: West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
*The LA Kids Book Festival is hosted by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization American Born Chinese Foundation.
*Proceeds benefit children's bilingual literacy and local community programs.
2025 Sponsors & Partners
2025 Activities and Prizes
(Tentative and while supplies last)
I'm The Chef Too Kits
Face painting
Play2Progress interactive activities
Cozy Corner - 3rd Floor of the Rec Center
Epic Foam Party - Festival Finale
SAFETY UPDATES:
What You Need To Know
• Indoor AC resting areas available
FREE water bottles are available at the COSTCO Water Station.
Indoor water fountains available on all floors of the rec center.
• The Rec Center (10 am-5 pm) and Library (1-5 PM) are open to the public and are COOLING CENTERS.
• Bathrooms and water fountains available at:
Library, Rec Center, Kids Park, Dog Park
• Emergency Medical Services available
• Wear sunscreen & hats (LAKBF logo hats available at hospitality tents)