On May 3rd, 2025, we’re taking students to Santa Monica for YALLWEST, an annual book festival featuring New York Times bestselling authors along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable TV, film, video game, and comic creators. We’re bringing busloads of children from Compton, South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, and other underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods. For many, a trip to Santa Monica for YALLWEST will be their only spring break. Between the political climate and immigration crackdowns, times are tense for children in these communities. Let’s give them a memorable day, filled with rock star writers, inspiring artists, and unforgettable books.
We need your support to cover transportation, lunch, tote bags, and bundles of books by authors at the event. Please consider sponsoring a student to attend.