• LPVBF 2027 Author Application

    Complete the author application, upload required materials, review the terms, and submit before February 12, 2027.

  • Event Information

  • Event Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
  • Location: Exposition Park - South Lawn
  • Public Event Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Required Setup/Load-in Time: To be provided upon acceptance Application Deadline: February 12, 2027
  • The Book Fair is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have an authorized adult representative

  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Author Participation Package

  • What Your Participation Package Includes
  • One 6-foot table
  • Two chairs
  • One floor-length linen
  • One umbrella with base or covering
  • Author identification sign
  • Additional equipment or electrical service is not included. Special requests must be approved in advance and may require an additional fee.

  • Participation Category

  • Author Participation Fee: $300 (Early Bird: $250 through December 1, 2026)

  • Application Review & Payment Policy

    1. Payment Required: Payment of the participation fee is required at the time of application submission.
    2. Application Review: All applications are subject to review and approval by the Leimert Park Village Book Fair. Submitting an application and payment does not guarantee acceptance.
    3. Declined Applications: If an application is declined by the Book Fair, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
    4. Nonrefundable Fees: Once an application has been accepted, all participation fees are nonrefundable, including in cases of applicant cancellation or withdrawal.
    5. The Leimert Park Village Book Fair reserves the right to accept or decline applications.

  • Payment is due at the time of application submission.
    Author participation fee: $300. Early Bird: $250 when your completed application and payment are received by December 1, 2026. Accepted payment methods: Zelle, check, money order or cashier's check.
    Zelle: Send payment to Leimert Park Village Book Fair at (323) 922-8489. Include your name or business name and application type in the memo.
    Check, money order or cashier's check: Make checks payable to Leimert Park Village Book Fair and mail to Leimert Park Village Book Fair Inc., 4001 West 22nd Place, Suite 1, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
    Application Deadline: February 12, 2027.

  • How will you submit your participation fee?*

  • Book Information

  • Publication Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Uploads (Required Application Materials)

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  • Event Rules & Agreements

  • 1. Acceptance & Placement: Author participation is by application and approval. LPVBF reserves the right to accept or decline an application and to determine author placement. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or a particular location. 2. Approved Books & Merchandise: Authors may display, promote, and sell only the books, literary works, and related merchandise approved as part of their application. Any additional or substantially different items require advance approval from LPVBF. Unapproved or unrelated commercial merchandise may not be displayed or sold. 3. Displays: Authors are responsible for safely arranging and securing their books, signage, merchandise, and display materials within their assigned space. Displays may not obstruct walkways, neighboring participants, emergency access, or extend beyond the assigned footprint. Oversized displays, structures, or unusual installation requirements must receive advance approval. 4. Setup, Event Hours & Breakdown: Accepted authors must be completely set up before the Book Fair opens and maintain their assigned space throughout the designated event hours. Early breakdown or departure is not permitted without prior authorization. 5. Sales, Permits & Taxes: Authors are responsible for conducting their own sales, collecting and reporting applicable sales taxes, maintaining any required seller's permit or business documentation, and complying with applicable laws. Unless otherwise stated in writing, authors retain the proceeds from their individual sales. 6. Property, Liability & Insurance: Commercial General Liability insurance is required for all participants, with Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc. named as an additional insured. The Certificate of Liability Insurance must be submitted before the participant may enter the venue, set up, or participate in the Book Fair. Insurance requirements will be provided with complete instructions. 7. Photography & Publicity: Authors grant LPVBF and its authorized representatives permission to photograph, film, record, or otherwise capture the author, their books, merchandise, display, and participation during the Book Fair. LPVBF may use these images and recordings for legitimate promotional, publicity, archival, and event-related purposes. 8. Cancellation & Refund Policy: The Book Fair takes place rain or shine. Once an application has been accepted and payment has been processed, all fees are final and nonrefundable. No refunds will be issued if an author cancels, fails to attend, arrives late, or leaves the event early. 9. Event & Venue Requirements: Authors agree to comply with all LPVBF and Exposition Park rules, safety requirements, operational procedures, and event policies. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event without a refund.
  • I have read and agree to the Author Terms & Conditions above.*

  • Indemnification Acknowledgment

  • Author agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Leimert Park Village Book Fair, Inc., venue host Exposition Park, its event sponsors, representatives, employees, agents, and other entities as required by the event venue from claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from the Author's participation in the event, subject to the final requirements established for the 2027 Book Fair.
  • I acknowledge and agree to this indemnification provision.*

  • Certification & Signature

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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