Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books: Chapter 1
On one of the hundreds of tents set up across the USC campus, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books attendees write the titles of the books they’re reading — or are about to read. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The two-day festival was expected to draw about 150,000 literature lovers from around the Southland. The 16th annual festival is being held at USC, a change from previous years when it was held at UCLA. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Natalie Perez, 10, taking refuge from the sun under a festival catalog, and her twin sister, Melanie, came to the Target Childrens Stage to listen to a reading by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the USC band march across campus after a rousing performance to open the Festival of Books. “Were doing events all the time,” said snare drum player Anthony Ghavami. “Weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events...” See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Book enthusiasts flock to a reading by author R.L. Stine. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Jennifer Dao, 15, left, and her friends Paula Quach, 14, and Jessica Dong, 14, read in the shade. Jennifer and Paula were looking through “Cartoon America -- Comic Art in the Library of Congress,” and Jessica was reading “Sundays at Tiffany’s,” by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Drawing an estimated 140,000 people a year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is one of the largest literary festivals in the nation. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Crowds enjoy the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Times)
Patti Smith speaks at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. (Anne Cusack /Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Times Publisher Eddy Hartenstein, left, and USC President C.L. Nikias celebrate the opening of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held for the first time at USC. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Times)
Delesia Silva listens to recording artist and author Sister Souljah at the Los Angeles Times Stage. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Times)
Times book critic David Ulin, left, listens to author David Eggers. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Times)
Michael Abrams, daughter Samantha, 5, and Tami Kagan-Abrams enjoy the festival. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Time)
Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop entertain crowds at the Target Children’s Stage. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Time)
Sandy Johnson, left, meets “Unlimited” author Jillian Michaels, fitness guru and “The Biggest Loser” star. (Anne Cusack, Los Angeles Times)
