FOCAL Award Ceremony

book cover with author and illustrator

Date(s):

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time:

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Central Library

Mark Taper Auditorium

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Kids, Adults

Category:

Authors

Language:

English

Description:

Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2025 FOCAL Award to Cactus Queen by Lori Alexander and illustrated by Jenn Ely. The author and illustrator will talk about their process and the inspiration behind the book, and the winners of the FOCAL Essay Contest will share their essays. A reception will follow. This program is intended for adults and children ages 8 and up.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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