Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Goo grew up in a Los Angeles suburb surrounded by floral wallpaper and piles of books. She is the author of "Since You Asked…”and has very strong feelings about tacos and houseplants. You can find her in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats--one weird, one even more weird... Read More →

Cagan used to manage the social media for @latimesfob, and is overjoyed to be involved as an author this year. She lives with her husband and dog in Los Angeles. Her debut novel is "Piper Perish.”

Matson is a New York Times bestselling author. She received her MFA in writing for children from the New School and was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start author for her first book, "Amy & Roger's Epic Detour,” which was also recognized as an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young... Read More →

McNeil is the author of several young adult horror novels including "Possess,” "Get Even,” and the award-winning "Ten.” In 2016, Gretchen published her first YA comedy "I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl,” and her next novel will be the dark comedy "#Murdertrending" for... Read More →

Spalding received a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Webster University and currently works as the Digital Media Planner for an independent film advertising agency. She's a lover of all things YA and an active member of the community. She's the author of “Kissing... Read More →