In this ongoing year-long exploration of the book that includes workshops, exhibits, video interviews, demos and more, there should be an exploration of the artistry of the book within the exemplary holdings of the Central Library, specifically focusing on the treasures in the Los Angeles Public Library's Special Collections that anyone can come see through making an appointment using this...
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Interview With an Author: Thomas Mullen
Thomas Mullen is the internationally acclaimed author of six previous novels; The
Todo está conectado: Cómo su salud mental afecta su cuerpo
¿Alguna vez has recibido malas noticias y de repente sientes que se te viene un dolor de cabeza? ¿O alguna vez has experimentado una situación muy estresante y notas que se te revuelve el estómago? Este es un ejemplo de cómo tu mente siempre está en comunicación con tu cuerpo.
It's All Connected: How Your Mental Health Impacts Your Body
Have you ever received some bad news and suddenly felt a headache coming on? Or did you ever experience a very stressful situation and found your stomach becoming upset? This is an example of how your mind is always in communication with your body.
Interview With an Author: Anthony McCarten
Anthony McCarten is a New Zealand-born screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and journalist.
Graphic: Part VII: “Gone West”
This is the final part of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine The Graphic.
Thank You, Gloria Molina
The name Gloria Molina has been in my consciousness ever since I can remember. As a fourth-generation Mexican American growing up in Los Angeles, it was impossible not to know that name but rather than being a distant figure as so many L.A.
How an Endangered Jewish Language Lives On
Last week, I came across a perfect Mother’s Day gift in the form of Mazal Bueno! a new board book by Sarah Aroeste sprinkled with Ladino, the Judeo-Spanish language of Sephardic Jews.
Remembering Trailblazing L.A. Politician Gloria Molina
Los Angeles lost a rare, truly homegrown hero of the people this week. Our beloved Gloria Molina passed on May 14th after a battle with cancer.
Interview With an Author: Peter S. Beagle
Peter Soyer Beagle is the internationally bestselling and much-beloved author of numerous classic fantasy novels and collections, including
Graphic: Part VI: The Art of The Graphic, 1917-1918
This is part six of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic.