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photograph of Elva Diane Green and book cover of her book
Catherine Sturgeon, February 01, 2018

February is African American Heritage Month at the Los Angeles Public Library.


three wise men on a float
Edwin Rodarte, January 06, 2018

On January 6th, twelve days after Christmas, Epiphany is celebrated, also known as Three Kings Day. This tradition has its roots in the Christian religion and celebrates the baptism of Jesus as well as the arrival of the three Magi.


three wise men on a float
Edwin Rodarte, January 06, 2018

El 6 de enero, doce días después de navidad, se festeja la Epifanía, también conocido como el Día de los Reyes Magos. Esta tradición tiene sus raíces en la religión cristiana y celebra el bautizo del niño Jesús al igual que la llegada de los tres Reyes Magos.


An eastern-hemisphere view showing noon in the Central European time zone on the day of winter solstice (on northern hemisphere - this is summer solstice on southern hemisphere). Wikimedia Commons
Eileen Ybarra, December 21, 2017

1: What is the Winter Solstice?

It is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.


book cover of punch escrow and author photo of Tai M. Klein
Daryl M., August 16, 2017

Tal M. Klein was born in Israel, grew up in New York, and currently lives in Detroit with his wife and two daughters.


Theodora Gross picture and book cover for strange case of the alchemist's daughter
Daryl M., July 12, 2017

Theodora Goss is a World Fantasy Award–winning author of short stories, poetry and essays.


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