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April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

22 Years of Books At USC

As previously reported, the University of Southern California invited thousands of various authors in nearly every genre to a

And still more books were available for as little as five dollars at various stands throughout as well as authors who offered festival sale prices for new and recent books that they released in the past year.

In addition, the students of USC’s medical department offered complimentary health screenings including vision and dental this

year.

Check out the video below, for exclusive interviews with various authors including a book by the director from the “I Love Lucy” sitcom.

The next festival of books is scheduled for April 13 and 14, 2019.

January 3, 2017

128 Annual Tradition in Pasadena, Calif.

This was one of the floral sweepstake winners.

Horse drawn carriages brought in individuals to the parade including the mayor of Pasadena, Terry Tornek

This won the tournament special trophy for its use of floral decor.

This year’s grand marshall was three olympians including Greg Louganis (pictured here) as well as Janet Evans and Allyson Felix.

This year’s royal court includes Queen Victoria, Princess Shannon, Princess Maya, Princess Audrey, Princess Autumn and Princess Emi, who were crowned at a coronation ceremony month before the parade.

This delightful float won the Queen’s trophy for this year’s parade.

And this unique dragon took the princesses trophy.

This year’s rose bowl fell on the same day as the rose parade where Penn State competed against USC for the title.

The Trojans later went on to win the Rose bowl in a competative game against Penn State.

This unique float took the Leishman trophy after the 1920 Tournment of Roses President.

On band marched their way with down the parade route as toy soldiers.

South Pasadena took the Grand Marshall’s trophy for their rendetion of the “tortuise and the hare”.

And this took the director’s award for its unique floral arrangement.

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of Books at USC

Hosted once again by the Los Angeles Times on the campus of USC, the LA Times Festival of Books saw thousands of different types of books and art forms this year. The festival took place on Saturday April 9 and Sunday April 10 and there was a little something for everyone to enjoy from poetry, music as well as a few select cooking demonstrations.

The Los Angeles Times offered visitors a unique subscription opportunity of just 20 dollars for the Sunday and Thursday paper.

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society were on campus promoting new writers here.

And there was even a little diversity with Books in other languages at the “Hoy” Section.

Medical students provided free screenings while people browsed the many books.

And of course, politics were around promoting the candidates for this year’s presidential election.

A variety of children’s books enticed the youngest of readers.

As well as suspense books for the older crowds drew the readers.

And cooking demonstrations enticed people to try their hands at new concoctions such as Katie Chin’s Pineapple Fried Rice, from her cookbook, Everyday Chinese Cooking

To see more exclusive interviews, including the musical talent on the campus of USC, watch the video below.

April 25, 2015

Books Galore at USC

This year marks the 20th year of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California. As previously reported, there were thousands of books ranging from children to young adult and many more in between. There were also several celebrities that brought their own books for people to purchase as well as a cooking stage, music and much more.

Watch now to see just which books were the highlight of this year’s festival and stay tuned for a follow up with even more exclusive interviews from more of the authors at the 2015 LA Times Festival of books.

April 16, 2014

LA Times Festival of Books at USC

On Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th, 2014, hundreds of self published authors gathered on the campus of USC for the LA Times Festival of Books. The free event invited So Cal residents to browse the thousands of titles in multiple categories including children’s, Mystery, Non fiction and more.

Watch now to see a sample of books, available to all in bookstores and online.

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