If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't know your beloved series is coming out as a movie or that the fun-looking preview you saw was adapted from a book, how can you join the debate? The library is here to the rescue! Here, we will be...
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Interview With an Author: Timothy Janovsky
Timothy Janovsky is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller from New Jersey. He holds a degree in theatre and dance from Muhlenberg College.
Stitching Stories of Inclusion: A Conversation With Andrea Campos
In the vibrant tapestry of storytelling, Andrea Campos, a Mexican-American New York Times bestselling illustrator and visual artist, has channeled her playful yet purposeful style into diverse projects.
Discovering INCA and the Rich Tapestry of Peru
Close your eyes and listen to the percussion. Let it take you back to an ancient time when the great Inca empire ruled. La imaginación or imagination (nisqa) makes it easy to see the people with their ritual dances and textiles.
Jam With Latin Grammy-Winning Musician Lucky Diaz
Celebrated artist Lucky Diaz, a bilingual musician, songwriter, author, and children’s television personality, stands out as a source of inspiration. With multiple Latin Grammy Awards and nominations for both Grammy and Emmy awards, his work has been recognized on a grand scale.
Video: L.A. Untangled - Eric Brightwell
Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its iconic palm trees, Hollywood glitz, and diverse neighborhoods, has always been a city of unique stories and hidden treasures. And in our latest installment of "L.A.
¡Quiérete! / Love Yourself With Mayra Cuevas and Jessica Parra
Realistic young adult fiction holds a special place in the hearts of many readers. It is a genre that offers relatable stories and voices that resonate with our communities, a sentiment that holds true regardless of one's age but is particularly crucial for the younger generation.
Meet Author Isabel Quintero
Isabel Quintero is an award-winning writer from the Inland Empire of Southern California.
Celebrating Language & Culture With the Los Angeles Libros Festival
Literature is celebrated in every language, and authors and illustrators worldwide understand the importance of connecting their work to schools and students.
Interview With an Author: Amiee Gibbs
Amiee Gibbs grew up in rural Maryland, where she still lives on an allegedly haunted road, but has dreams of running away to Ireland.
Bridging Hearts and Cultures With Annette Chavez Macias
Celia Avila, Senior Librarian, West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Sometimes, all you need is to submerge yourself in the pages of a classic romance novel. The allure of passion and drama draws us in, gives us something to root for, and offers a welcome escape from the mundanity of everyday tasks.