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Author Paula Yoo talks to twins Abby and Zach Vasko.
Author Paula Yoo chats with twins Abby and Zach Vasko, 13, during the L.A. Times Festival of Books at USC.
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By Michael BlackshireStaff Photographer 
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Each year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books draws authors representing diverse genres, from established figures to emerging talents, and attendees who engage with panels and discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings and interactive exhibits. A wealth of experiences awaited readers of all ages at this year’s event over the weekend at USC.

Mary Lara, center, signs what book she is reading alongside her daughter Aria Cook, 4, and Selena Cook, 8.
Mary Lara adds to the “Tell us what you’re reading” board, alongside daughters Aria Cook, 4, and Selena Cook, 8.
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Couple Julian Obubo and Ani Kelemdjian roam during the LA Times Book Festival.
Julian Obubo and Ani Kelemdjian roam the festival.
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USC cheerleaders and band members perform during the LA Times Book Festival.
USC cheerleaders and band members perform during the festival.
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Walter Mosley signs copies of his book.
Walter Mosley signs copies of a variety of his books to fans during the LA Times Book Festival.
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People wait in line during the LA Times Book Festival.
Readers wait for the next event.
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Karlie, 11, reads "The Summer She Went Missing" by Chelsea Ichaso.

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Susan Olson's sticker made a big statement.

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Tiffany Haddish sings after her panel.

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Jeezy speaks with L.A. Times editor Jevon Phillips about his memoir "Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe."

1. Karlie, 11, reads “The Summer She Went Missing” by Chelsea Ichaso. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 2. Susan Olson’s sticker made a big statement. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 3. Tiffany Haddish sings after her panel. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 4. Jeezy speaks with L.A. Times editor Jevon Phillips about his memoir “Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.” (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

RuPaul laughs while being surrounded by his three sisters while discussing his memoir.
RuPaul, onstage with his sisters, discusses his memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.”
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Panelists Sharon Levin, Kim Johnson, Paula Yoo, and Jennifer Baker speak during the Do the Right Thing.
From left, Sharon Levin, Kim Johnson, Paula Yoo, and Jennifer Baker speak at the “Do the Right Thing: Social Justice and Dystopias in Young Adult Fiction” panel on the Young Adult Stage.
(Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)
People look through an array of books to purchase during the LA Times Book Festival.
Books are available for purchase.
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Michael Blackshire

Michael Blackshire is a 2023-24 photography fellow at the Los Angeles Times. He previously interned at the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune and his work has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Huffington Post and New York Magazine. Blackshire is from Kentucky and spent his teenage years in Metro Atlanta. He received his higher education from Western Kentucky University and Ohio University.

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