2026 Next Chapter Writers' Summit & Book Fair
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Sat, Nov 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Calling all writers: this is the panel for you! No matter where you are in your writing and publishing journey, agent Kait Feldmann and editor Eden Railsback are here to offer insight, wisdom, and best practices to move you forward.

Sat, Nov 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, as she sits down with the inimitable Roxane Gay to discuss the power of storytelling.

Sat, Nov 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Roxane Gay will be signing copies of her books.

Sat, Nov 14, 12:45pm - 1:45pm
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From cookbooks to archives, zines to poetry, join us to explore how the written form can be an outlet for your interests and passions.

Sat, Nov 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, in conversation with bestselling author, Taylor Jenkins Reid, for a discussion on her popular works and what makes a book pop.

Sat, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Taylor Jenkins Reid will be signing copies of her books.

Sat, Nov 14, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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What's hot on your bookshelf right now? Join our panel of experts to explore the newest tropes and trends popping up on our shelves and TBR piles!

Sat, Nov 14, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
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Cindy Schweich Handler will be signing copies of her book.

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Remember when reading came easy and you could lose yourself in a book for hours? What happened? We'll discuss starting new habits, eliminating distractions, and making reading your new old favorite thing to do.

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Olivie Blake will be signing copies of her books.

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Tod Goldberg will be signing copies of his books.

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Bridget Morrissey will be signing copies of her books.