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Read it First! Latino Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 is Latino Heritage month wherein we celebrate the achievements of Latinx people and recognize their contributions to American culture. Each year during this time, the Literature & Fiction department pulls together books by Latinx and Spanish language authors to honor their work.
A Literary Guide to the 2020 Emmy Awards
Every September, the Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out, celebrating the best that television had to offer from the previous season. Usually, this event entails the red carpet, designer dresses, flashing lights, and giant crowds. Well, this year is going to be a little bit different.
Bibliotherapeutic Library Resources for Kids: Improve Empathy and Socio-Emotional Learning at Home
The Los Angeles Public Library has excellent bibliotherapeutic resources for kids from birth to fifth grade!
Interview With an Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Caroline B. Cooney is the bestselling author of teen suspense, mystery and romance novels that have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Feels Like Home: The Legacy of the Central Library Fire - Part 8
This post is the eigth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
21st Century Kids: Math Inclusion for Girls
“Most of the time I liked school and got good grades. In junior high, though, I hit a stumbling block with math - I used to come home and cry because of how frustrated I was!
Interview With an Author: Chelsea Sedoti
Chelsea Sedoti fell in love with writing at a young age after discovering that making up stories was more fun than doing her schoolwork.
Feels Like Home: From Belle to Burden and Back Again - Part 7
This post is the seventh in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home<
21st Century Kids: Navigating Friendships for Tweens
“Friendships, just like relationships with parents and siblings, are never simple.”—excerpted from: Friends and Frenemies, by Jennifer Castle & Deborah Reber
What's in a Name? Final Acrostic Poems by Library Staff
Here is the last batch of acrostics written by staff members of the Los Angeles Public Library. It’s amazing how a simple exercise like this can add a welcome jot of fun to our daily lives.