Garcelle Beauvais Brings Voice, Caribbean Roots, and Self-Reflection to the LA Times Festival of Books

The biggest and most influential literary gathering is returning to its roots. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books takes place April 18–19, 2026, on the campus of the University of Southern California, marking its 31st year as a cornerstone of culture, conversation, and community.

On Saturday, April 18, Garcelle Beauvais steps onto the Los Angeles Times Stage for a conversation that centers voice in its most personal form. Known for her work across film and television, Beauvais arrives in this space not only as an actress, but as an author and narrator of Love Me as I Am.

Presented by Audible, the discussion highlights the power of storytelling through sound. As a narrator, Beauvais carries the responsibility of translating emotion, memory, and identity through voice alone. It is a different kind of performance, one that asks for authenticity. One that is naked. One that is rooted in her identity.

At a festival where access remains open through free general admission, moments like this invite audiences to engage more closely with the voices shaping culture today.