Your Author

7/16/26 - 9/14/26

Dan Santat and his raccoon mascot

Read, create, and discover by meeting and connecting with authors and illustrators at your library.

Lee, crea y descubre al conocer y compartir con autores e ilustradores en tu biblioteca.

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  • Dan Santat and his 2 books Don’t Trust Fish and Sashimi

    Your Author: Dan Santat

    The Los Angeles Public Library is proud to present award-winning author/illustrator (and this year’s Summer with the Library artist) Dan Santat! He will be discussing his writing and illustrating career, including his newest titles, Don’t Trust Fish…

  • Author Mirelle Ortega and the cover of "I Am, Yo Soy."

    Your Author: Mirelle Ortega

    Join us as we welcome Mirelle Ortega, local author/illustrator of River of Mariposas, Los Angeles Central Library POPS: Celebrating a Century of The Light of Learning and Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré…

  • Gisa Nico and her book

    Your Author: Gisa Nico

    Learn about the wonders of State and National Parks with author Adalgisa (Gisa) Nico, as well as their importance in preserving natural habitats and wildlife.

  • Artist Brenda Chi and a drawing of hers

    Your Author: Brenda Chi

    Join us to welcome multidisciplinary artist, Brenda Chi, who will present a drawing workshop and discuss her work, her journey as an artist, and the many inspirations that have influenced her in Los Angeles.

  • Heidi Moreno and her book

    Your Author: Heidi Moreno

    Join us as we welcome Heidi Moreno, local illustrator of the recently published So Many Questions: Abuelita Becomes a US Citizen, written by Belen Medina!

    • 9/14/2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Arroyo Seco