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Author Sophie Wan and her debut novel, Women of Good Fortune
Photo of author: Albert Xu
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, March 28, 2024

Sophie Wan is a Bay Area native who is now battling the winters in Philadelphia. She graduated from UC Berkeley and spends far too much time drafting emails and drinking tea. ...

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Author T. Kingfisher and her latest book, Thornhedge

Interview With an Author: T. Kingfisher

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Authors Cynthia Gonzalez and her book, The Life of/La Vida de Llort; Mariana Galvez and her book, My Pet Flamingo; and Juan Moreno and his book, El Pato y Sus Zapatos

Libros y bebés/Books & Babies: Boardbooks Galore With Authors Cynthia Gonzalez, Mariana Galvez, Juan Moreno

Eva Mitnick, Director, Youth Services, Monday, August 28, 2023

What do a shoe-obsessed duck, a famous Salvadoran artist, and an opinionated flamingo have in common? They are all topics explored in delightful board books for babies and toddlers, written and/or illustrated by these talented writers and artists:


Author Joe R. Lansdale and his latest book, Things Get Ugly

Interview With an Author: Joe R. Lansdale

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 24, 2023

Author and mental health therapist Cindy Montenegro and her book My Mind is a Mountain/Mi mente es una montaña

Meditate & Reflect With Author and Therapist Cindy Montenegro

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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.


Illustrators Mirelle Ortega, Leo Espinosa and Loris Lora

"Draw Off" With Illustrators Loris Lora, Mirelle Ortega, and Leo Espinosa

Eva Mitnick, Director, Youth Services, Monday, August 21, 2023

Children's books and stories can serve as bridges to connect people from different backgrounds and cultures.


Christina Rice looking at our photo archives

Video: The Carol Westwood Photo Collection

Christina Rice, Senior Librarian, Photo Collection, Saturday, August 19, 2023

For a look at Los Angeles in the 80s and 90s, the Carol Westwood collection is an indispensable resource.


Author Joss Rountree and his debut novel, The Legend of Charlie Fish

Interview With an Author: Josh Rountree

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 17, 2023

Josh Rountree has published more than sixty stories in a wide variety of magazines and anthologies, including Beneath Ceaseless Skies,


Author Ari Tison and her books, Saints of the Household and Our Shadows Have Claws

Get to Know Ari Tison

Llyr Heller, Librarian, Teen'Scape, Monday, August 14, 2023

Ari Tison is an amazing Bribri (Indigenous Costa Rican) poet and author who has won several awards for her incredible work.


Photo collage of past invention ideas and creative art ideas

No Failure of the Imagination: Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones on the Road to Invention

Guest Blogger, Friday, August 11, 2023

Next year, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the L.A. Public Library will unveil a new project titled No Prior Art.


Author Chuck Tingle and his latest novel, Camp Damascus

Interview With an Author: Chuck Tingle

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 10, 2023

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.


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