WHAT:
Disney’s presence at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is stronger than ever in celebration of timeless storytelling with families and fans. Throughout the weekend, guests can attend panels featuring Disney Publishing’s authors and participate in a variety of activities in the booth space, including a children’s reading corner, author appearances, signings, raffles and promotional giveaways. There will also be photo, video and interview opportunities at Disney Booth #595.
WHO:
Disney Booth #595 will feature content tied to Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel brands. In addition, select Disney Publishing Worldwide authors will be present for panels and signings. The following authors will also be available for interviews including award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers: The Return: Legacy of Secrets), Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red), and Melissa de la Cruz (The Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel) as well as fan favorites like Cecil Castellucci (Star Wars: Journey To The Force Awakens: Moving Target), Ahmet Zappa and Shana Muldoon Zappa (Star Darlings series), Andy Harkness (Bug Zoo), James Burks (Pigs and a Blanket), Mercedes Lackey (Hunter), and debut author Sean McGinty (The End of Fun).
WHEN: Saturday, April 9
In-Booth Autographing:
10:00-11:00 AM: Ridley Pearson (A Kingdom Keepers Novel: The Return Book Two, Legacy of Secrets)
Location: Booth #595
YA Stage Panel:
10:30-11:30 AM: Young Adult Fiction: Magical Realism on the Page
Moderator: Brandy Colbert
Panelists: Shaun David Hutchinson, Sean McGinty (The End of Fun), Peter Rock
Location: YA Stage
Children’s Stage Performance:
12:00-12:20 PM: Disney’s Lion Guard Rock & Roar Experience
Presented by Disney and Kindermusik
Location: Children’s Stage
In-Booth Story Time:
12:30 PM: The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Rainy Day
Location: Booth #595
In-Booth Autographing:
2:00-3:00 PM: Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red)
Location: Booth #595
In-Booth Autographing:
4:00-4:30 PM: Cecil Castellucci (Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure)
Location: Booth #595
Children’s Stage Presentation:
5:00-5:25 PM: Join Andy Harkness for a special presentation and reading of Bug Zoo
Location: Children’s Stage
Sunday, April 10
In-Booth Story Time:
10:00 AM: Zootopia: Judy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo-Pop
Location: Booth #595
Middle Grade Panel:
10:00-11:00 AM: Middle Grade Fiction: Epic Adventures
Moderator: Sarah Enni
Panelists: Ridley Pearson (A Kingdom Keepers Novel: The Return Book Two, Legacy of Secrets), Soman Chainani, M.A. Larson, Tahereh Mafi
Location: Seeley G. Mudd 123
In-Booth Autographing:
11:00-12:00 PM: Melissa de la Cruz (The Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel)
Location: Booth #595
Children’s Stage Presentation:
11:30-11:55 AM: Join James Burks for a special presentation and reading of Pigs and a Blanket
Location: Children’s Stage
Young Adult Panel:
12:00-1:00 PM: Young Adult Fantasy: Beyond This Realm
Moderator: Tobie Easton
Panelists: Michael Buckley, Mercedes Lackey (Hunter), Romina Russell, Sabaa Tahir
Location: Norris Theater
In-Booth Reading/Autographing:
1:00-1:30 PM: Andy Harkness (Bug Zoo)
Location: Booth #595
YA Stage Panel:
1:30-2:30 PM: Young Adult Fiction: The Rest of the Story
Moderator: Gretchen McNeil
Panelists: Cecil Castellucci (Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure),Melissa de la Cruz (The Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel), Danielle Paige, Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red)
Location: YA Stage
In-Booth Story Time:
2:30 PM: Alice in Wonderland
Location: Booth #595
In-Booth Autographing:
3:30-4:30PM: Shana Muldoon Zappa and Ahmet Zappa (Star Darlings series)
Location: Booth #595
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Disney Booth #595 (near the Children’s Stage)
USC Campus
699 McCarthy Way
Los Angeles, 90089
ABOUT DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world’s largest publisher of children’s books, magazines, and apps, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. DPW creates and publishes books and magazines both vertically in-house and through an extensive worldwide licensing structure. As a leader in digital products, DPW creates best-selling eBook titles and best-in-class original apps. DPW is also committed to the educational development of children around the world through Disney Learning, which includes Disney Imagicademy, as well as Disney English and other Disney-themed learning products. Headquartered in Glendale, California, DPW publishes books, magazines and digital products in 68 countries in more than 50 languages. For more information, visit www.disneypublishing.com.
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YOUR COVERAGE IS INVITED.
PRESS CONTACT:
Jamie Baker, Publicist
(818) 544-0395
Jamie.Baker@disney.com
Photographs will be posted on www.disneypublishing.com following the event.
— Disney Publishing Worldwide —