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FAQ: Thomas Zuniga’s Memoir ‘The Character of a Shoeshine Boy’ at the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books
Thomas Zuniga presented his memoir 'The Character of a Shoeshine Boy' at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, sharing lessons learned from his childhood hustling as a shoeshine boy in 1960s Los Angeles.
It is a memoir about Thomas Zuniga’s childhood in 1960s Los Angeles, where he shined shoes and sold newspapers while navigating family struggles, learning difficulties, and neighborhood dangers.
Thomas Zuniga is the author of 'The Character of a Shoeshine Boy' and a VIP Author featured by MainSpring Books at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Thomas Zuniga met readers on April 18–19, 2026, at the University of Southern California campus during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
He wrote it to reflect on how his childhood experiences—shining shoes, selling newspapers, and navigating city streets—shaped his character and to invite readers to consider defining moments in their own lives.
MainSpring Books, a publishing and marketing company, featured Thomas Zuniga and helped promote his memoir.
The memoir is available on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Character-Shoeshine-Boy-Lessons-Learned/dp/B0FQRSRH5L.
Yes, a YouTube interview with Thomas Zuniga is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7d_czE1Ox4.
Members of the media, reviewers, bloggers, podcast hosts, and content creators can email info@mainspringbooks.com for interview requests or review materials.