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3 spooky book covers
Daniel Tures, October 16, 2019

Tis the season for spooky old books, and one of my very favorites is a hidden gem—Ruth Edna Kelley’s The Book of Hallowe’en (1919).


8 book covers of cats
Caitlin Quinn, September 10, 2019

Cats and good story telling go together like, well, bagels and cream cheese. Children’s book authors and illustrators know this, resulting in no shortage of stories starring some adorable, clever, and often mischievous furry friends.


Two little girls, Pham Doan Phuong, 6, and Pham Quynh Phuong, 4, salute the American flag
Caroline Zakarian, June 12, 2019

The month of June is Refugee Awareness Month and June 20 is World Refugee Day.


Collage of featured books on the map of United States
Diane Garcia, February 12, 2019

Black History Month is a time to remember the contributions that African Americans have left on our country and world. This year’s theme, Black Migrations, explores the impact the African diaspora has made around the globe.


California native garden
Julia G, November 27, 2018

We think of springtime as the season for planting gardens, but that’s not the case here in Southern California, where summers can be scorching and rains only come in the winter. Here in L.A. County, November and December are the perfect time to start a garden.


Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde
Sheryn Morris, November 01, 2018

The TV serialization of two novels, Sharp Objects and Big Little Lies, has brought attention to a new crop of novels. They are edgy, psychological, thriller, suspense stories with distinct characteristics.


Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with Chalk board and apple
Lauren Kratz, May 08, 2018

Every year during the first full week of May, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Of course, teachers should be celebrated all year long, but a United States national holiday is a good reminder to show our teachers some extra love and appreciation. I remember my favorite teacher was Ms.


lots of star wars book covers
Lauren Kratz, May 03, 2018

“Where are your Star Wars books?” This is a very popular question librarians receive from children and their caregivers at the library.


California Author Project logo
Catherine Royalty, April 11, 2018

Have you written and self-published a novel? Get the recognition you deserve for writing a great book.


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