Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected by the American Library Association's reader committee as the top horror book of 2017,...
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Langston Hughes, Kevin Young and African American Poetry
African American History Month begins today; on February 1 we also celebrate the birthday of Langston Hughes, one of the most powerful voices in American poetry.
Building a Community: A Look at African American Institutions in Early Los Angeles
On this first day of African American History Month, we reflect on the African American community of early Los Angeles.
Interview With an Author: T.A. Willberg
T.A. Willberg was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and holds a chiropractic master's degree from Durban University of Technology. She currently lives in Malta with her partner.
21st Century Kids: Telling Stories
Stories are born from ideas, experiences, observations, and the imagination. Even true stories have their origins. In the 21st century, would-be storytellers can share their stories in many different ways. Stories can be relayed digitally, visually, in print, and in the oral tradition.
To Live and Write in L.A.: Author Richard Lange
Richard Lange is the author of the short story collections Dead Boys and
Interview With Zine Maker - Mick Washington
Mick Washington is a 22-year-old comics artist from Dallas, Texas. As a member of an art collective called the Iguana House, they help put on live music shows and comic readings.
21st Century Kids: Making Magic
Magicians make the impossible possible; however, their illusions require extensive practice and skill. The magician’s secret is creating illusions that fool the human eye. This type of “magic,” differs from magic found in a fantasy novel, as it is the skill of the magician that brings the magic to life.
Interview With Artist Tristan Espinoza
Linda Rudell-Betts, Senior Librarian, Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Tristan Espinoza is an artist, programmer, and organizer who lives in Los Angeles. Their work has been exhibited internationally and in Chicago, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Medford, NY.
Pan-Asian New Year Celebrations
Did you know that the New Year celebrations are among the oldest and most universally observed festivities in world cultures. At the heart of the celebrations is the remembrance of creation and life’s renewal.