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Author Sophie Wan and her debut novel, Women of Good Fortune
Photo of author: Albert Xu
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, March 28, 2024

Sophie Wan is a Bay Area native who is now battling the winters in Philadelphia. She graduated from UC Berkeley and spends far too much time drafting emails and drinking tea. ...

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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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!


read a banned book banner

The Freedom To Read

Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources, Monday, October 2, 2023

"The pursuit of knowing was freedom to me, the right to declare and follow your curiosities through all manner of books.


red orange yellow flames with banned books

Banned Books Week: 2023

Sheryn Morris, Librarian, Literature & Fiction, Sunday, October 1, 2023

Over the centuries, various forms of expression have been banned or destroyed, and their creators have been censored, imprisoned, tortured, killed, exiled.


A colorized 1930 pen & ink drawing of the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel by Harold E. Powe

The Host of the Coast: 100 Years of the Los Angeles Biltmore

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Saturday, September 30, 2023

1923 proved to be a banner year for construction in Los Angeles.


Author Timothy Janovsky and his latest novel, New Adult

Interview With an Author: Timothy Janovsky

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 28, 2023

Timothy Janovsky is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller from New Jersey. He holds a degree in theatre and dance from Muhlenberg College.


Los Libros performers Peruvian Ensemble INCA

Discovering INCA and the Rich Tapestry of Peru

Maria Bonilla, Librarian, InfoNow, Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Close your eyes and listen to the percussion. Let it take you back to an ancient time when the great Inca empire ruled. La imaginación or imagination (nisqa) makes it easy to see the people with their ritual dances and textiles.


Eric Brightwell and his maps

Video: L.A. Untangled - Eric Brightwell

Keith Kesler, Social Media Librarian, Public Relations Department, Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its iconic palm trees, Hollywood glitz, and diverse neighborhoods, has always been a city of unique stories and hidden treasures. And in our latest installment of "L.A.


Author Mayra Cuevas and her novel Does My Body Offend You. Author Jessica Parra and her novel, Rubi Ramos’ Recipe for Success

¡Quiérete! / Love Yourself With Mayra Cuevas and Jessica Parra

Llyr Heller, Librarian, Teen'Scape, Monday, September 25, 2023

Realistic young adult fiction holds a special place in the hearts of many readers. It is a genre that offers relatable stories and voices that resonate with our communities, a sentiment that holds true regardless of one's age but is particularly crucial for the younger generation.


Author Isabel Quintero and her novel, Photographic

Meet Author Isabel Quintero

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Saturday, September 23, 2023

Isabel Quintero is an award-winning writer from the Inland Empire of Southern California.


Authors and performers Isabel Brazon, Andrés López, César Castro, Inés Castel-Branco, Lissette Norman and Canticuénticos

Celebrating Language & Culture With the Los Angeles Libros Festival

Phoebe Swan Guiot, Senior Librarian, Acquisitions, Friday, September 22, 2023

Literature is celebrated in every language, and authors and illustrators worldwide understand the importance of connecting their work to schools and students.


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