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José Gil Olmos es un periodista y escritor mexicano destacado

Entrevista con el periodista y escritor mexicano José Gil Olmos

November 18, 2024

José Gil Olmos es un periodista y escritor mexicano destacado, con más de 30 años de experiencia como reportero.

Interview, Zines, Comics, En español
Cartoonist and illustrator, Medar de la Cruz

Interview With Cartoonist and Illustrator Medar de la Cruz

November 15, 2024

Medar de la Cruz is a Dominican-American cartoonist and illustrator born in Miami, Florida. He is currently residing in Brooklyn, New York.

Interview, Zines, Comics
Author Shari Emami and her book, Breaking Free from Pain

An Interview With Author Shari Emami

August 13, 2024

Shari Emami is a board-certified holistic health practitioner (HHP), health coach, published award-winning author, passionate writer, educator, disability advocate, and fibromyalgia overcomer.

Health, salud mental
Star Wars logo type and blue and red lightsabers

May the Force be With You

May 24, 2024

In the galaxy of entertainment, few events rival the impact of May 25th, 1977. It marked the birth of an intergalactic saga that would captivate hearts and minds across the cosmos.

Star Wars, Science Fiction, Film
Collage of selected books on mental health

El camino del zen

May 03, 2024

En este Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, tomémonos un tiempo para concientizarnos sobre la importancia de la salud mental en nuestras vidas.

Mental Health, En español
Collage of books on mental health

Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month

May 03, 2024

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it's a poignant reminder of the significance of mental health in our lives. In a world where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often shrouds conversations in silence, mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being.

Mental Health
Collage of books about disabilities among us

Diversability In the Workplace

October 24, 2023

There is a fairly widespread story regarding the first sign of civilization, Dr. Paul Brand, attributed to anthropologist Margaret Mead.

Health, Mental Health
collage of Spanish books

Diversabilidad en el lugar de trabajo

October 24, 2023

Hay una historia bastante holgada sobre el primer signo de civilización, que el Dr. Paul Brand atribuyó a la antropóloga Margaret Mead.

Health, Mental Health, En español, diversity
La autora Erica Alfaro y su libro motivacional, Harvesting Dreams

Entrevista con Erica Alfaro

October 06, 2023

Erica Alfaro es autora galardonada, oradora principal y defensora de la educación. En 2019, sus fotos de graduación se volvieron virales y llegaron a los medios de comunicación de todo el mundo.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors, En español
Author Erica Alfaro and her motivational book, Harvesting Dreams

Interview With an Author: Erica Alfaro

October 06, 2023

Erica Alfaro is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and educational advocate. In 2019, Erica's graduation pictures went viral and made headlines around the world. She was featured in major media outlets such as CNN, The Huffington Post, and Yahoo News.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors

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