2018 LitFest Gala Literary Hosts Literary Hosts are leading writers and creatives who sit among our guests. Ishmael BeahJustin TorresJade Chang, Photo by Teresa FlowersLaila LalamiNatashia DeónTananarive DueAimee Bender, Photo by MGlierAlex GansaDana JohnsonAngela J. DavisAttica Locke, Photo by Mel Melcon—Los Angeles TimesOttessa Moshfegh, Photo by Krystal GriffithsJ. Ryan StradalCynthia Bond