Discover outstanding Korean picture books that have captivated readers across languages and cultures.

Award-winning Korean picture book author Zo-O will share the inspiration and creative process behind A Dot, a Line, a Bird through a special author talk. 

The program also features an exhibition of outstanding Korean picture books and Korean Picture Book Storytime.

Zo-O is the author of A Dot, a Line, a Bird, winner of the 2025 Korea Picture Book Award (Fiction Grand Prize) 

and selected for the 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Books list.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore an exhibition of outstanding Korean picture books showcasing acclaimed contemporary Korean titles. 

Books will be available for purchase on-site.

Program 1 | Author Talk with Zo-O

Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM
Venue: Pio Pico Koreatown Branch Library

Program 2 | Korean Picture Book Storytime

Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM ~ 3:30 PM
Venue: LA Kids Book Festival, West Hollywood Park

LA Kids Book Festival Hours:
9:00 AM ~ 4:30 PM

Event Information

• ●Exhibition of Outstanding Korean Picture Books (August 23, LA Kids Book Festival)

• ●Books Available for Purchase

• ●Open to All Ages

• ●Free Admission

Registration: RSVP

LA Kids Book Festival Information

https://lakidsbookfestival.com/

We look forward to welcoming you to this special opportunity 

to discover Korean picture books and Korean literature.

Parking Information

August 22 | Pio Pico Koreatown Branch Library

Visitor parking is currently not available at Pio Pico–Koreatown Branch Library 

due to ongoing park and parking lot construction.

Please use nearby street parking. 

Parking availability and time restrictions vary by location, so please check posted signs before parking.

Address
694 S. Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005

August 23 | LA Kids Book Festival

Lot A | West Hollywood Park 5-Story Garage
625 N San Vicente Blvd

• ●Open: 5:00 AM–2:00 AM

• ●$1 per 15 minutes (maximum $12/day)

• ●First hour free

Please note that the garage may fill up quickly. Early arrival is recommended.

Lot B | West Hollywood Library (Municipal Structure #3)
625 N San Vicente Blvd

• ●$1 per 15 minutes (maximum $12/day)

• ●3 hours free with library validation during library operating hours

• ●Sunday library hours: 1:00–5:00 PM

Lot C | Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069

• ●Open 24 hours

• ●$2.50 per 12 minutes (maximum $25/day)

Metered street parking is also available nearby. 

Rates and enforcement hours vary by location, so please check posted signs.