The 4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival (LAKBF) returns to West Hollywood Park on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This free-to-the-public event celebrates early childhood education, bilingualism and multiculturalism for young children and their families. Fostering a love for reading, this year’s Los Angeles Kids Book Festival is presented by the American Born Chinese Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children’s bilingual literacy and in partnership with the City of West Hollywood and proudly sponsored by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 4th Annual LAKBF promises an unforgettable day of storytelling, performances, and interactive educational fun for families with young children.
This year’s Festival with increased focus on local and community partnerships includes:
– 100+ Exhibitors including Children’s Authors and Illustrators: Local and national creators
– Author & Industry Panels: Learn how to write children’s books and explore the kids’ content industry in sessions held at the West Hollywood Rec Center
– Play2Progress Chill Zone hosts an indoor Stim/Quite Room, offering a calming space for children who need a break from the excitement, along with a nursing station
– Sponsors Include: Los Angeles Clippers, City of West Hollywood, McComb Orthodontics, Los Angeles Chargers, LA Kings, Pizza Hut, IDW Publishing, Athens Services, I’m The Chef Too, Liquid Death, the West Hollywood Library, and more
– Foam Party: The festival’s epic closing celebration
– All-Day Storytimes: Featuring diverse books and bilingual readings
– Live Performances, Food Trucks, Face Painting & More: A full day of family-friendly activities and performances from BeatBuds; Chloe and Maud’s Sole Talks (Syncopated Ladies Junior Group); Rebelot Italian Bilingual Children’s Puppet Theater; Live Calligraphy demonstrations; IDW Drawing Demonstrations; Special Appearance by Blippi and Meekah; Special Guest Book Reader, Raleigh Stewart, illustrator of Lauren Sanchez Bezo’s “The Fly Who Flew” series; and much more
The American Born Chinese Foundation is a vibrant public nonprofit organization (501c3) presenting the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival supporting cultural events and bilingual resources, fostering inclusivity and a lifelong love of learning. The ABC Foundation promotes positive AAPI identity from childhood by supporting AAPI children in the U.S. With a focus on inclusion, diversity, bilingual education, cultural preservation, and Asian representation in children’s books.
Our work addresses the shortage of bilingual books for multicultural kids, ensuring that bookstores reflect our community. We provide free bilingual books to families, publish new titles, and support bilingual creators.
“Our goal is to make literacy and multicultural education accessible and joyful for all families,” says Bonnie Hyde, Founder & CEO of LAKBF. “With new panels, performances, and sensory-friendly spaces, this year’s festival is our most inclusive yet!”
About the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival:
LAKBF is a free, annual event celebrating early literacy, bilingualism, and multiculturalism for children and families. Founded in 2023, it is a program of the American Born Chinese Foundation. Learn more at https://www.americanbornchinesefoundation.org/
WHEN: Sunday, August 23, 2026; 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
PARKING:
Parking Lot A: West Hollywood Park 5-Story – 625 N San Vicente Blvd
• 1st hr free, 6 am-6 pm; 1 hr additional validation for park and rec center patrons. Validation is inside the building.
Parking Lot B: West Hollywood Library (Municipal Structure #3) – 625 N San Vicente Blvd
• 3 hrs free with Library validation
Parking Lot C: Pacific Design Center Gallery – 8687 Melrose Ave
• Garage entrance for Pacific Design Center is located on Melrose Avenue, just east of San Vicente Blvd
• There is also additional street-metered parking surrounding the park
MORE INFORMATION:
• Free Admission: Visit https://lakidsbookfestival.com/tickets to register for tickets and receive festival updates and stay up to date with the latest list of exhibitors and activities.
• To learn how to become an Exhibitor or Vendor: Apply now at https://www.lakidsbookfestival.com
• Tag us: #LAKidsBookFest
• Full list of exhibitors can be found here: https://www.lakidsbookfestival.com/2026-exhibitors-
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• For more information: info@lakidsbookfestival.com; 310-795-5312
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