Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Maharaj, a 27-year veteran of The Times, added publisher to his title in March 2016. He had been named editor and executive vice president in 2011. Prior to that role, he served as managing editor, assistant foreign editor and deputy business editor. A native of Trinidad, he holds... Read More →

Abdul-Jabbar is recognized by Sports Illustrated and Time magazine as history’s greatest basketball player. He is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. His previous books include "Giant Steps," "Kareem," "Black Profiles in Courage," "A Season on the Reservation," and " What Color... Read More →