As one of the official exhibitors at the 2026 festival, MainSpring Books will take part in this vibrant celebration of storytelling. Among the featured participants at Booth #967 is Thomas Zuniga, a VIP author, who will appear for a special book signing and professionally recorded interview. In The Character of a Shoeshine Boy: Lessons Learned On The Streets Of Los Angeles, Zuniga offers a candid and gripping memoir of growing up in 1960s Los Angeles. Festival attendees are invited to visit Booth #967 to meet Thomas Zuniga and receive a signed copy of his memoir. Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has grown into one of the largest literary events in the United States, welcoming more than 150,000 visitors annually.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 01, 2026 19:56 UTC