If someone identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a strong possibility they grew up without role models who reflected their gender identity or orientation. It’s possible they didn’t "meet" another person like themselves until they picked up a book. This discovery can be life-changing for the queer reader who just realized their experiences are more common than they thought, or...
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Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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: Deston J. Munden
Deston Munden is the author of several books, including Tavern, also set in Dargath. Born and raised near the Outer Banks, he can be found writing, cooking, playing World of Warcraft, and cosplaying in the way-too-hot North Carolina weather.
Interview With an Author: Richard Wolinsky
Richard Wolinsky co-hosted and produced Probabilities, a half-hour radio program devoted to science fiction, mystery, and mainstream fiction, from 1977 to 1995 on KPFA-FM.
Grab Your Hiking Boots–It’s National Take a Hike Day
People don’t often think of mid-November as a month for spending lots of time outdoors. In many places, temperatures are falling, along with the first flurries of snow. The fall foliage might be dwindling, giving way to the skeletal branches of winter.
Interview With an Author: Oliver Wang
Oliver Wang is a professor of sociology at CSU-Long Beach and the author of Legions of
Interview With an Author: Jennifer O’Callaghan
Jennifer O'Callaghan is a freelance writer and journalist. She has worked as a reporter for Metro News, The Sundance Channel, Shaw TV, and CKUA radio in news, entertainment, and lifestyle beats.
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.
Stones in the Walls: A Gender-Diverse Tour of Central Library's Sculptures
, Los Angeles Public Library, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
When you think of stories, you might think of books first. But many stories—including gender-diverse stories—are told through art, as well.