LAPL Blog
Laura Duncan, Librarian, Children's Literature Department

Family, Food, and Gratitude
What is Thanksgiving all about? For me, the most important part of the holiday has always been getting together with family, or with friends if I was living far from home, and counting our blessings over a delicious meal.
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With René Colato Laínez
René Colato Laínez es el premiado autor salvadoreño de muchos libros bilingües y multiculturales para niños. Él obtuvo su maestría en creación literaria para niños y jóvenes en la Universidad de las Artes de Vermont y es maestro en la escuela primaria Fernangeles.
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With 123 Andrés
123 Andrés son Andrés y Christina, la pareja ganadora de Latin Grammy que le trae a las familias canciones y ritmos que los inspiran a cantar y bailar juntos.
Nature Walk Around the Block
For many families in Los Angeles, taking a socially-distanced stroll around the neighborhood has been a major activity over the past few months, a type of recreation that feels essential for our mental and physical health.
Un poquito de español: Cómo apoyar el aprendizaje en dos idiomas
Hay tantos hispanohablantes en la ciudad de Los Ángeles que es fácil entender las ventajas de ser bilingüe. Muchas familias quieren introducir el español u otro idioma a sus niños pequeños, y la biblioteca tiene muchos recursos para ayudar con esta meta lingüística.
Un poquito de español: Helping Children Learn Spanish
Los Angeles is a city of many Spanish speakers, and it’s easy to see the advantages of being bilingual. Some parents want to introduce their children to speaking Spanish or another language at a young age.
Going Screen-Free With Your Family in an All-Digital World
As many of us are spending more time at home right now, it can feel like our whole lives take place in front of a screen. With regular schools closed, children are studying at home and spending their days in a digital classroom, with breaks for games, movies, and playdates online.