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Interview With an Author: Michael Zapata
Michael Zapata is a founding editor of the award-winning MAKE: Literary Magazine. He is the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Award for Fiction; the City of Chicago DCASE Individual Artist Program award; and a Pushcart Nomination.
Feels Like Home: Save the Books! - Part 9
This post is the ninth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
If You Like Charles Bukowski…More Tough Guys to Read
The novels and poetry of Charles Bukowski continue to have devoted, admiring fans, who can never get enough of his books.
21st Century Kids: Earth Ambassadors
The health of Earth is in peril. What can children do to make an impact in the healing process? Kids can become “Earth Ambassadors,” which are mindful and purposeful consumers of earth’s resources.
Read it First! Latino Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 is Latino Heritage month wherein we celebrate the achievements of Latinx people and recognize their contributions to American culture. Each year during this time, the Literature & Fiction department pulls together books by Latinx and Spanish language authors to honor their work.
Bibliotherapeutic Library Resources for Kids: Improve Empathy and Socio-Emotional Learning at Home
The Los Angeles Public Library has excellent bibliotherapeutic resources for kids from birth to fifth grade!
Interview With an Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Caroline B. Cooney is the bestselling author of teen suspense, mystery and romance novels that have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Feels Like Home: The Legacy of the Central Library Fire - Part 8
This post is the eigth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
21st Century Kids: Math Inclusion for Girls
“Most of the time I liked school and got good grades. In junior high, though, I hit a stumbling block with math - I used to come home and cry because of how frustrated I was!
Interview With an Author: Chelsea Sedoti
Chelsea Sedoti fell in love with writing at a young age after discovering that making up stories was more fun than doing her schoolwork.