Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Bilingual Books and More, US

Los Angeles Public Library Hosts Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, a celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. This festival, which is the largest of its kind in the city, will showcase bilingual books and a range of activities throughout the month.

With more than 40 events and over 20 authors from nine different countries represented, the Los Angeles Libros Festival aims to bring together authors and performers from across the United States and Spanish-speaking countries. City Librarian expressed their excitement for the event, stating, Every year, the Los Angeles Libros Festival brings together authors and performers from across the [region], and this year, we are proud to host our biggest festival to date!

The festival will take place over two days and will offer free entertainment for all ages. Attendees can look forward to Spanish and bilingual storytelling, performances, art workshops, and the chance to meet award-winning authors. The festival will kick off with a Virtual School Day targeting children in grades K-5. This online event, held on [DATE], will feature interactive activities such as a word game workshop, an artist-led drawing session, and performances by Canticuenticos and César Jarochelo Castro. The Virtual School Day can be accessed on the Los Angeles Public Library’s YouTube channel.

On [DATE], the festival will transition to an in-person event at the Central Library, located at [ADDRESS]. All programming on this day will be presented in both English and Spanish. The line-up includes Grammy-winning musician [ARTIST NAME], representatives from the Emmy-nominated preschool brand Canticos, and bestselling authors [AUTHOR NAMES]. Attendees can also enjoy workshops with Self Help Graphics and LACMA, a performance by the Center Theatre Group, a storytime by [STORYTELLER NAME], and writing workshops by [WRITER NAMES] at Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore.

For the full schedule of events, visit the Los Angeles Libros Festival website at lapl.org/libros. This festival is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library in partnership with LA librería, the only bookstore specializing in Spanish language children’s and young adult books, and REFORMA, the national association that promotes library and information services to Latinos and Spanish speakers.

The Los Angeles Public Library is committed to serving the diverse urban population of the city. As the recipient of the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, they provide free and easy access to information and promote lifelong learning. With their Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, they continue to celebrate Latinx heritage and the power of bilingual books.

For more information, including other programs offered during Latinx Heritage Month, visit the Latinx Heritage Month website at lapl.org/latinx.