From Game of Thrones to The Color Purple and pretty much every play by Shakespeare, the entertainment industry has long relied on works of literature as inspiration for movies and TV shows. But what does it really take to turn a book into our favorite (or most hated) show or film? On May 10, host Traci Thomas (she/her) will talk with author Attica Locke (she/her), who was a writer on Little Fires Everywhere and When They See Us and recently adapted her sister Tembi Locke’s memoir From Scratch into a series for Netflix. Oscar-winning executive producer, TV and podcast host, and author, Van Lathan, Jr. (he/him); and author and cultural critic Jeff Yang (he/him) will join the conversation to discuss the process of taking a book from page to screen. And because it wouldn’t be One For The Books without it, we’ll have cocktails, trivia, and lots of hot takes on books and pop culture.
You can purchase books by Attica, Van, and Jeff at the onsite pop-up bookshop from our friends at Octavia’s Bookshelf or order in advance with your ticket.
This project is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.