On Wednesday, May 17, 1967, a petite woman sporting a pink babydoll dress and white patent leather Mary Jane shoes pulled a pearl-handled Derringer revolver and pointed it in the direction of Los Angeles reporters and photographers. Bearing a passing resemblance to one of the Gabor sisters, the model had a teased platinum updo complete with false eyelashes and frosty pink lipstick that were...
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Brujas, Horror, SciFi, and All In Between With Graphic Novelist Aarón Durán
For years, graphic novels have entwined the art of illustration with storytelling, captivating readers with their unique blend of creativity. At the heart of this compelling medium are the stories by authors of the various communities that live, love, and thrive in the world.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! May your year be sweet and filled with joy!
Exploring Family Heritage Through Graphic Novels With Henry Barajas
Graphic novels have become a captivating medium combining visual artistry and storytelling. The voices and perspectives of the Latino community have gained recognition thanks to authors like Henry Barajas.
Interview With Iowa Writers’ Workshop Director: Lan Samantha Chang
I met Lan Samantha Chang in 2019 when I took a short vacation to Iowa City, IA, home to the University of Iowa, known for its football team, the Hawkeyes, its speech-language pathology program, and its highly celebrated graduate program in creative writing, the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Crecer entre libros y canciones: un encuentro con la cantautora Silvia Valencia
Escribir y compartir historias para niños y adolescentes en español es superimportante. Catalina Holguín y Silvia Valencia nos compartirán qué significa para ellas crecer entre libros y canciones en una plática que tomará parte durante Los Angeles Libros Festival.
The Shop: A Decade of Celebrating Theatre With Playwright Anthony Aguilar
In July 2023, Center Theatre Group celebrated a significant milestone—the tenth anniversary of The Shop program. This program offers residents of Boyle Heights a valuable opportunity to engage with the art of theatre.
Beam up to Action and Adventure: The Library Salutes Star Trek Day
"Space. The Final Frontier. These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its Five Year Mission: To Explore Strange New Worlds, To Seek Out New Life and New Civilizations, To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before."
Interview With an Author: Josh Winning
Josh Winning is the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass.
Celebrating Afro-Latinx Voices With Tamika Burgess, Aya de León, and Torrey Maldonado
There is an enchanting power in stories woven by voices from diverse backgrounds. Stories from voices enrich our understanding, taking us on journeys through cultures and experiences we might never have known otherwise.