Gaellie Ulysse Brings Rollercoaster to LA Times Festival of Books
MainSpring Books
A deeply relatable coming-of-age story capturing friendship, self-discovery, emotional challenges, and personal growth.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the University of Southern California campus on April 18–19, 2026, continuing its legacy as one of the nation’s most dynamic literary gatherings. Guided by this year’s theme, “Many stories. One weekend.”, the festival celebrates diversity in literature and honors voices from all backgrounds and generations.
As one of the official exhibitors at the 2026 festival, MainSpring Books will participate in this vibrant celebration of storytelling. Among the featured participants at Booth #967 is Gaellie Ulysse, a young VIP author, who will appear for a special book signing and professionally recorded interview.
At just eleven years old, Gaellie Ulysse brings a fresh and heartfelt perspective to contemporary youth fiction. In her debut novel, Rollercoaster, she explores the emotional highs and lows of growing up through the story of Natasha Shadow—a young girl navigating bullying, heartbreak, blended family changes, and the challenges of middle school life. Amid the struggles, Natasha discovers meaningful friendships, bonds with a beloved black Labrador named Crystal, and begins to see new possibilities ahead, including the promise of attending a prestigious school.
Through relatable experiences and emotional honesty, Rollercoaster captures the complexity of preteen life while emphasizing resilience, empathy, and hope. Ulysse’s storytelling reflects her own journey as a young writer who connects deeply with her characters, using fiction as a mirror for real-life growth and self-discovery.
Festival attendees are invited to visit Booth #967 to meet Gaellie Ulysse and receive a signed copy of Rollercoaster.
Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has grown into one of the largest literary events in the United States, welcoming more than 150,000 visitors annually. Hosted at USC since 2010, it features author panels, storytelling events, children’s programming, performances, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize ceremony, remaining free and accessible to the public. As one of the festival’s exhibitors, MainSpring Books is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices by presenting VIP authors through curated book signings and recorded interviews that connect writers meaningfully with readers.
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