LAPL Blog
Phoebe Swan Guiot, Senior Librarian, Acquisitions

Celebrating Language & Culture With the Los Angeles Libros Festival
Literature is celebrated in every language, and authors and illustrators worldwide understand the importance of connecting their work to schools and students.
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.
Binge Boxes: Your Ticket to Unforgettable Movie Nights!
Lights, camera, action! The Los Angeles Public Library is thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the library's collection of entertainment options: Binge Boxes.
Calling All Wordsmiths: 6th Annual Indie Author Project Contest
Attention all independent authors in California! Are you looking to gain recognition and expand your readership? Then look no further than The California Author Project.
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle is the Cuban-American author of many verse novels, memoirs, and picture books, including The Surrender Tree, Enchanted Air, Drum Dream Girl, and Dancing Hands.
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Torrey Maldonado
Torrey Maldonado is a critically acclaimed author who was voted a Top 10 Latino Author and best Middle Grade and Young Adult novelist.