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Lauren Kratz, Librarian III, Octavia Lab

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Will Eisner Celebration: Paul Downs & Michael Yates
Paul Downs is a screenwriter, animator, and educator. Paul's animation credits include the Ice Age franchise, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, Rio, Spies in Disguise, and the 2017 Oscar® nominated film, Ferdinand.
Will Eisner Celebration: Chris Grine
Chris Grine is a Will-Eisner nominated comic book author and illustrator.
Will Eisner Celebration: Darnell Johnson
Darnell Johnson is an Atlanta, Georgia-based artist and illustrator.
Will Eisner Celebration: Natalie Riess
Natalie Riess is an Austin, Texas-based cartoonist and illustrator. Natalie’s popular graphic novel Space Battle Lunchtime Vol.
Children Chatting with Authors Podcast is Live!
One evening last year, I was assisting local children’s author Adam Jay Epstein at the reference desk.
Children in the Kitchen for Thanksgiving and All Year Long
Do you want to build your children’s confidence, basic life skills, and encourage them to be a little less picky when trying new foods? Have your children join you in the kitchen!
Not So Scary Stories for Halloween
The most popular question I receive during the month of October is, “Where are your Halloween books?” The library has a vast collection of Halloween and holiday books, but sometimes there are families that prefer not to participate in the holiday or have children that get too scared from Halloween stories.
A Child’s First Library Card = Reader For Life
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and as we librarians know, the value of a library card is limitless! But what about if you have children in your lives?
Read Your Way Back to School
“I know you’re anxious about going to school. It’s not always easy to get along with humans, but just be yourself. I know you’ll have a great day!”
―Jared Chapman, Steve, Raised by Wolves