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Bourekas and Shakshuka, Knishes and Latkes: The Intricacies of Jewish Cuisine
Bourekas (savory stuffed pastry) and shakshuka (eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce) are favorite foods for some Jewish people, while knishes (pastry filled with mashed potatoes) and potato latkes (pancakes) are preferred by others.
Interview With an Author: Moses Ose Utomi
Moses Ose Utomi is a Nigerian-American fantasy writer and nomad currently based out of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Spotlight On Young Oak Kim
Young Oak Kim, born in Los Angeles in 1919, was a Korean American United States Army officer during World War II and the Korean War, as well as a civic leader and humanitarian.
Graphic: Part V: The Birth Of A "Society Journal"
This is part five of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic.
Anne Frank Day in the City of Los Angeles
In 2022, inspired by Anne Frank’s story, 10-year-old Anne Frank LA student-activist Olivia Prince, with the support help of Anne Frank LA, approached Councilmember Paul Koretz (CD5) about declaring an official day to honor Anne’s legacy. And he agreed.
Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades
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!
Interview With an Author: Liz Hyder
Liz Hyder is a writer, creative workshop leader, and freelance arts PR consultant. She is the winner of The Bridge Award/Moniack Mhor's Emerging Writer Award.
Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month
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.
Graphic: Part IV: Albert Porter, Charles Lapworth and Elbridge Rand Years
This is part four of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine The Graphic.
Interview With an Author: Johnny Compton
Johnny Compton’s (he/him) short stories have appeared in Pseudopod, Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast and many other markets.