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, IDW Publishing, Athens Services, I’m The Chef Too, Liquid Death, and more
- Foam Party: The festival’s iconic 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, Sole Talks (Syncopated Ladies Junior Group), Rebolet Italian Puppet Theater, Live Calligraphy demonstrations, IDW Drawing Demonstrations, and more
