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Author Christina Estes and her debut novel, Off the Air
Author Christina Estes and her debut novel, Off the Air. Photo of author: Lauren Gilger
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, April 18, 2024

Christina Estes is an award-winning reporter who has spent more than 20 years covering crime, public policy, and business in Phoenix, Arizona. Her reporting has been heard on National Public Radio (NPR) and appeared in the...

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Author Peter Blauner and his latest novel, Picture in the Sand

Interview With an Author: Peter Blauner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 19, 2023

Peter Blauner's career has spanned several generations of New York City storytelling, and several mediums as well.


Colorized coloring page of Filipina American community leader, Remy Geaga

Spotlight On Community Activist Remy Geaga

Jennifer Siron, Senior Librarian, Encino - Tarzana Branch Library, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Remy Geaga (1916 – 1997) was a Filipina American community leader who advocated for the elderly and homeless. After immigrating to the United States from the Philippines in 1965, Geaga noticed inequities the Filipino community was experiencing.


Author Lavie Tidhar and his latest novel, Neom

Interview With an Author: Lavie Tidhar

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, January 11, 2023

British Science Fiction, British Fantasy, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar (


Collage of films and their adapted books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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.


A colorized coloring page of Joseph and Elizabeth Yamada

Spotlight On Joseph Yamada and Elizabeth Kikuchi Yamada

Tamiko Welch, Adult Librarian, Vermont Square Branch Library, Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Joseph Yamada (1930–2020) and Elizabeth Kikuchi Yamada (1930–2020) were both born and raised in San Diego and were incarcerated at the camp in Poston, Arizona, as the result of Executive Order 9066.


a collection of French books

French Bilingual Books

David Turshyan, Librarian, International Languages Department, Saturday, January 7, 2023

Here is a riddle in French:

  • Je parle toutes les langues et j'ai tout le temps la tête à l'envers. Qui suis-je?
  • I speak all languages, and I always have my head upside down. Who am I?

Author Kathryn Harkup and her latest book, Superspy Science

Interview With an Author: Dr. Kathryn Harkup

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 5, 2023

Kathryn Harkup is a former chemist turned author. She writes and gives regular public talks on the disgusting and dangerous side of science.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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!


Portrait of Dr. William "Bill" Chun-Hoon and the Chinatown Branch Library in the background

Spotlight On Educator and Activist Dr. William Chun-Hoon

, Librarian, Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Dr. William "Bill" Chun-Hoon (1928 - 2019) was an educator and a community activist for the community of Chinatown in Los Angeles. Chun-Hoon was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was the 12th child in a family of 15. In 1973, Dr.


Haing Somnang Ngor receiving an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1985

Spotlight On Actor and Activist Haing Somnang Ngor

Camille Keo, Young Adult Librarian, Benjamin Franklin Branch Library, Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Haing Somnang Ngor (1947?-1996) was a Cambodian doctor, a refugee, an actor, and an activist.


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