Read, create and discover by meeting and connecting with authors and illustrators at your library.
Lee, crea y descubre al conocer y compartir con autores e ilustradores en tu biblioteca.
Your Author Series / Tu serie de autores
April 18, 2024 4:00 PM
Join us for a conversation with journalist, cartoonist, and graphic novelist Malaka Gharib. Author of I Was Their American Dream, a graphic memoir about being a first-generation Filipino Egyptian American, which won an Arab American Book Award in 2020. Gharib’s reflections on Arab American identity and the power of storytelling are sure to resonate deeply with first-generation Americans. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a conversation that transcends borders and embraces the power of storytelling.
By day, she works as a digital editor at NPR for Life Kit, a lifestyle podcast about health, finance, relationships, and more. Her comics and writing have been published in the Los Angeles Times, Catapult, The Believer Magazine and The New Yorker. She has been profiled in The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Streaming live on the library's YouTube channel.
Those attending the virtual program will have an opportunity to win a free book.
This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles along with support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund.
April 29, 2024 4:00 PM
Spend an afternoon with the talented author and illustrator Susie Jaramillo! Prepare to be enchanted as she reads from her captivating stories and offers a glimpse into the creative journey of writing and illustrating. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite your imagination and explore the magical world of Susie's storytelling!
Those attending the program will have the opportunity to take home a copy of Los Pollitos. Intended for ages 3 and up.
Susie Jaramillo, an Emmy-nominated director, artist, and entrepreneur, is the creative force behind Encantos, renowned for producing top-tier entertainment brands for children. As Co-founder and CEO, Susie has crafted beloved family favorites like Canticos and Tiny Travelers, while also authoring over 35 children's books. With her captivating storytelling and charming illustrations, Susie inspires young minds and leaves a lasting impact in the world of children's entertainment.
This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles along with support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund.
Funding provided by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund and other generous donors.