Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Morrison is a writer and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, a public radio contributor and author of the best-selling “Rio L.A.: Tales from the Los Angeles River.” Her numerous awards include two shared Pulitzer Prizes and six Emmys.

Gee is a writer and television producer based in Los Angeles. He is also the author of "Iconic Vision: John Parkinson, Architect of Los Angeles.” Gee has worked on numerous award-winning television productions and has directed and produced live coverage of high-profile news stories... Read More →

Podair is professor of history and Robert S. French Professor of American Studies at Lawrence University. He is the author of "The Strike That Changed New York" and "Bayard Rustin: American Dreamer," and co-edits "The Routledge History of the 20th Century United States." He received... Read More →

Schwartzman is a renowned graphic designer and Academy Award® -winning documentary film director of “Genocide.” His latest book is “Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture.”Other books include "DECO Landmarks,” "Art Deco Gems of Los Angeles... Read More →