Los Angeles Libros Festival 2021

Kids reading a book on top of a palm tree and a smiling sun over a blue sky

Read, dream and celebrate… en dos idiomas

Un festival del libro bilingüe para toda la familia. / A free bilingual book festival for the whole family.

Friday, September 24, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, 2021 • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.


2021 Authors, Artists & Performers


Festival Books

Llévate a casa los libros del festival con tu tarjeta de biblioteca o compra tus copias en LA librería.

Check out festival books from the library collection or purchase your own copies from LA librería Bookstore.


Latest Blog Posts


Los Libros performers Peruvian Ensemble INCA
Maria Bonilla, Librarian

Close your eyes and listen to the percussion. Let it take you back to an ancient time when the great Inca empire ruled. La imaginación or imagination (nisqa) makes it easy to see the people with their ritual dances and textiles. Latin America is unique because it begins with the merging of three...

Author Mayra Cuevas and her novel Does My Body Offend You. Author Jessica Parra and her novel, Rubi Ramos’ Recipe for Success
Llyr Heller, Librarian

Realistic young adult fiction holds a special place in the hearts of many readers. It is a genre that offers relatable stories and voices that resonate with our communities, a sentiment that holds true regardless of one's age but is particularly crucial for the younger generation. Two remarkable...

Author Henry Barajas and his graphic novel, La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo. An illustration of him receiving a medal of honor from President Barack Obama
Llyr Heller, Librarian

Graphic novels have become a captivating medium combining visual artistry and storytelling. The voices and perspectives of the Latino community have gained recognition thanks to authors like Henry Barajas. Through his work, Barajas celebrates the richness of Latino culture, exploring themes of...

Afro-Latinx authors: Torrey Maldonado, Tamika Burgess and Aya de Leon
Phoebe Swan Guiot, Senior Librarian

There is an enchanting power in stories woven by voices from diverse backgrounds. Stories from voices enrich our understanding, taking us on journeys through cultures and experiences we might never have known otherwise. We're privileged to explore three exceptional Afro-Latinx authors: Tamika...

Author and poet Yesika Salgado and her books Corazón, Hermosa, and Tesoro
Llyr Heller, Librarian

Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet, has carved a distinctive path in the world of poetry. Her writing is about her family, her culture, her city, and her own body. She is a two-time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in...

Authors Cynthia Gonzalez and her book, The Life of/La Vida de Llort; Mariana Galvez and her book, My Pet Flamingo; and Juan Moreno and his book, El Pato y Sus Zapatos
Eva Mitnick, Director

What do a shoe-obsessed duck, a famous Salvadoran artist, and an opinionated flamingo have in common? They are all topics explored in delightful board books for babies and toddlers, written and/or illustrated by these talented writers and artists:

Mariana Galvez: Born in Zacatecas,...

Author and mental health therapist Cindy Montenegro and her book My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña
Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk

Cindy Montenegro is not only the author of My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña but is also a dedicated mental health therapist. Her creative vision draws inspiration from cherished childhood memories, a deep appreciation for nature, and a passion for mental health. Through her writing...

Illustrators Mirelle Ortega, Leo Espinosa and Loris Lora
Eva Mitnick, Director

Children's books and stories can serve as bridges to connect people from different backgrounds and cultures. These talented artists have something exciting in common; they have all created books for children that have won the prestigious Pura Belpré Honor award.

Leo Espinosa: Originally...

Author Ari Tison and her books, Saints of the Household and Our Shadows Have Claws
Llyr Heller, Librarian

Ari Tison is an amazing Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) poet and author who has won several awards for her incredible work. Her latest accomplishment includes the release of her young adult hybrid novel, Saints of the Household in 2023, and she's also got an untitled young adult novel coming up...

Festival Titles

  • A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs

    A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs

    Sacre, Antonio
  • Abecedario a mano

    Abecedario a mano

    Isol
  • Abre la ventana

    Abre la ventana

    Duo Karma
  • Chunky

    Chunky

    Mercado, Yehudi
  • Cuando era pequeña When I was your age

    Cuando era pequeña When I was your age

    Nathalia
  • Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln

    Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln

    Engle, Margarita
  • Daytime visions: an alphabet

    Daytime visions: an alphabet

    Isol
  • En la radio

    En la radio

    Nathalia
  • Federico and the wolf

    Federico and the wolf

    Gomez, Rebecca J.
  • Firmamento

    Firmamento

    Duo Karma
  • Flood City

    Flood City

    Older, Daniel José
  • Fun Fun Fun World

    Fun Fun Fun World

    Mercado, Yehudi
  • I love my colorful nails

    I love my colorful nails

    Acosta, Alicia
  • I'll meet you in your dreams

    I'll meet you in your dreams

    Young, Jessica
  • Imposible

    Imposible

    Isol
  • Impossible

    Impossible

    Isol
  • La formasombras

    La formasombras

    Older, Daniel José

    Sierra Santiago planeaba tener unas vacaciones tranquilas haciendo arte y saliendo con sus amigos.

  • La princesa zanahoria

    La princesa zanahoria

    Jara, Paulina
  • Manos que bailan: Cómo Teresa Carreño tocó el piano para el Presidente Lincoln

    Manos que bailan: Cómo Teresa Carreño tocó el piano para el Presidente Lincoln

    Engle, Margarita

    De niña, a Teresa Carreño le encantaba dejar que sus manos bailaran a lo largo de las hermosas teclas del piano.

  • Mariposa

    Mariposa

    Guerra, Kim
  • Mija

    Mija

    Guerra, Kim
  • Monstruo rosa

    Monstruo rosa

    Dios, Olga de, 1979-
  • My community/Mi comunidad

    My community/Mi comunidad

    Salguero, Andrés
  • Rana de tres ojos

    Rana de tres ojos

    Dios, Olga de, 1979-
  • Shadowshaper

    Shadowshaper

    Older, Daniel Jose
  • Sharuko: el arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello/Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello

    Sharuko: el arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello/Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello

    Brown, Monica
  • Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

    Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

    Brown, Monica
  • Super Potato.    1, The epic origin of Super Potato

    Super Potato. 1, The epic origin of Super Potato

    Laperla (Artist)
  • Super Potato.    2, Super Potato's galactic breakout

    Super Potato. 2, Super Potato's galactic breakout

    Laperla (Artist)
  • Ten little birds/Diez pajaritos

    Ten little birds/Diez pajaritos

    Salguero, Andrés
  • The barking mouse

    The barking mouse

    Sacre, Antonio, 1968-
  • The Greatest Superpower

    The Greatest Superpower

    Sánchez, Alex
  • Un pregón de frutas

    Un pregón de frutas

    Engle, Margarita

    De la autora ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, Margarita Engle, llega un animado y rítmico libro ilustrado sobre una niña que visita a su

  • You Brought Me the Ocean

    You Brought Me the Ocean

    Sanchez, Alex
  • Your Heart, My Sky: Love in a Time of Hunger

    Your Heart, My Sky: Love in a Time of Hunger

    Engle, Margarita
  • ¡Vivan las uñas de colores!

    ¡Vivan las uñas de colores!

    Acosta, Alicia.

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