Rob Costello (he/him) writes contemporary and speculative fiction with a queer bent for and about young people. He’s the author of the forthcoming short story collection The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times. His stories have appeared in The Dark, The NoSleep Podcast...
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How an Endangered Jewish Language Lives On
Last week, I came across a perfect Mother’s Day gift in the form of Mazal Bueno! a new board book by Sarah Aroeste sprinkled with Ladino, the Judeo-Spanish language of Sephardic Jews.
Remembering Trailblazing L.A. Politician Gloria Molina
Los Angeles lost a rare, truly homegrown hero of the people this week. Our beloved Gloria Molina passed on May 14th after a battle with cancer.
Interview With an Author: Peter S. Beagle
Peter Soyer Beagle is the internationally bestselling and much-beloved author of numerous classic fantasy novels and collections, including
Graphic: Part VI: The Art of The Graphic, 1917-1918
This is part six of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic.
Bourekas and Shakshuka, Knishes and Latkes: The Intricacies of Jewish Cuisine
Bourekas (savory stuffed pastry) and shakshuka (eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce) are favorite foods for some Jewish people, while knishes (pastry filled with mashed potatoes) and potato latkes (pancakes) are preferred by others.
Interview With an Author: Moses Ose Utomi
Moses Ose Utomi is a Nigerian-American fantasy writer and nomad currently based out of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Spotlight On Young Oak Kim
Young Oak Kim, born in Los Angeles in 1919, was a Korean American United States Army officer during World War II and the Korean War, as well as a civic leader and humanitarian.
Graphic: Part V: The Birth Of A "Society Journal"
This is part five of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic.
Anne Frank Day in the City of Los Angeles
In 2022, inspired by Anne Frank’s story, 10-year-old Anne Frank LA student-activist Olivia Prince, with the support help of Anne Frank LA, approached Councilmember Paul Koretz (CD5) about declaring an official day to honor Anne’s legacy. And he agreed.
Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades
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!