If someone identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a strong possibility they grew up without role models who reflected their gender identity or orientation. It’s possible they didn’t "meet" another person like themselves until they picked up a book. This discovery can be life-changing for the queer reader who just realized their experiences are more common than they thought, or...
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Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
Interview With an Author: Alex Hay
Alex Hay grew up in the United Kingdom in Cambridge and Cardiff and has been writing as long as he can remember.
Meditate & Reflect With Author and Therapist Cindy Montenegro
Cindy Montenegro is not only the author of My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña but is also a dedicated mental health therapist.
Video: The Carol Westwood Photo Collection
For a look at Los Angeles in the 80s and 90s, the Carol Westwood collection is an indispensable resource.
Interview With an Author: Josh Rountree
Josh Rountree has published more than sixty stories in a wide variety of magazines and anthologies, including Beneath Ceaseless Skies,
No Failure of the Imagination: Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones on the Road to Invention
Next year, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the L.A. Public Library will unveil a new project titled No Prior Art.
Interview With an Author: Chuck Tingle
Chuck Tingle is a mysterious force of energy behind sunglasses and a pink mask. He is also an anonymous author of romance, horror, and fantasy.
Black Music Highlights at the Library
Music legends don’t start out that way. First, they are children with a love for music and the motivation to learn, even if they face seemingly impossible odds along the way. Below are seven superstars that harnessed their creativity and accomplished their dreams.










