West Hollywood Book Fair

The West Hollywood Book Fair offers a number of opportunities for author participation as noted below.

1. PANEL AND SPECIAL GUEST STAGE APPEARANCES

The West Hollywood Book Fair features numerous stages that host an eclectic array of author panels, one-on-one conversations and special guests throughout the day. Most of the authors who appear on stages also participate in book signings afterwards at the booth of a hosting bookseller (booksellers include some of Los Angeles’ best independent bookstores, literary organizations and others).

Download a Panel & Special Guest Stage Appearance Form: Panel & Special Guest Appearance Form

2. THEATER, POETRY, POETRY PERFORMANCES (SLAM, SPOKEN WORD, ETC.), STORY TELLING, OPEN MIC, READINGS & OTHER STORY BASED PERFORMANCES @ “THE ROBERTSON SCENE”

“The Robertson Scene” consists of three stages that feature poetry readings, theatre performances, readings, storytelling, slam poetry, open mic, etc. Organizations can apply to host an event, or individual authors/artists can be considered for a slot on one of the stages.

Download a “Robertson Scene” Appearance Application: The Robertson Scene Application

3. KIDS’ STAGE

The Kids’ Stage at the West Hollywood Book Fair features live and interactive events throughout the day. Events include theatrical, musical, dance and poetry performances, as well as storytelling, puppet shows and dramatic readings from children’s books. The age range for this stage is 3-11 years with most children in the 4-8 year old range.

The Kids’ Stage schedule is full at this time!

4. WEST HOLLYWOOD WRITES“West Hollywood Writes” is a series of booths sponsored by the City of West Hollywood that allow West Hollywood resident authors to self-host book sales and signings at designated times during the day. Authors bring their own books and are responsible for sales.

Download a “West Hollywood Writes” Application:  

West Hollywood Writes Appearance Request Form

5. HOSTING A BOOTH

Space is limited at the West Hollywood Book Fair, so we do not offer booths to individual authors but are occasionally able to provide space for groups of authors who collaborate on a booth together. Organizations hosting stage events may also host booths.

Download the 2008 Exhibitor Application & Guidelines:

WH BOOK FAIR EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

6. NEW! AUTHOR ROW

New at the 7th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair is “Author Row!” Author Row is our featured venue for DIY authors as well as publishers who publish their own work to sign, sell and share their work all day long! Author Row is essentially a row of exhibitor booths joined together. Authors share space with other authors for a reduced exhibitor fee. Chairs, tables and table cloths are provided for the participating authors. All that the authors need provide are their books to sell, and their own signage, decorative and display materials to make their space enticing to Fair goers. The fee to participate in Author Row is $60 per author or publisher. Space is limited, so authors are advised to apply early.

Download your application here:

Author Row Application & Guidelines

7. INDIE COMICS CREATORS

The vastly popular Indie Comics Creators pavilion will return to the 7th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair! Indie Comics Creators features comic book writers and artists, many of them local Angelenos, who create, publish and distribute their own work. The Indie Comics Creators are hosted in their own pavilion at the Book Fair’s “Comics Scene.” The creators share table space with other creators for a reduced exhibitor fee. Chairs, tables and table cloths are provided for the participating creators. All that the creators need provide is their own work to sell, sign and share and their own signage, decorative and display materials to make their space enticing to Fair goers. The fee to participate in Indie Comics Creators is $60…scholarships are available! Space is limited, so creators are advised to apply early.

Download your application here:

Indie Comics Application & Guidelines

8. BOOK SIGNING

Some of our participating booksellers will host individual authors who are not appearing on stage for signings during the day. This is at the discretion of the bookseller and is independent of signings that take place for authors who appear on our stages. Authors work directly with the booksellers.