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Mario Vargas Llosa
Nicholas Clayton, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, April 18, 2025

Mario Vargas Llosa nació el 28 de marzo de 1936 en Arequipa, Perú y falleció en Lima el 13 de abril a los 89 años de edad. Durante su vida, vivió en varios países como Perú, Bolivia, España, y Francia. Ganó el premio Príncipe de Asturias en 1986 y también el premio Nobel de Literatura en 2010. Autor de más de 50 obras de literatura incluidos Conversación en la catedral, Cartas a...

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The Compton Cowboys on horseback

Black Cowboys Exist, They Always Have

Ednita Kelly, Children's Librarian, San Pedro Regional Branch Library, Friday, March 12, 2021

I remember the exact moment I learned about them. Black Cowboys. The tales and history have always been there, yet, it wasn’t until I was cycling in Palos Verdes as a child with my father that I learned about them.


Author Olivia Campbell and her first book, Women in White Coats

Interview With an Author: Olivia Campbell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 11, 2021

Olivia Campbell is a journalist and author specializing in medicine and women; her work has appeared in The Guardian and The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and The Cut, among others.


The Pastels, 1990s

Mining Gold From The Music Stream: The Pastels - Slow Summits

Aaron M. Olson, Messenger Clerk, Silver Lake Branch Library, Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Though instrumental in ushering in a new and lasting wave of Glaswegian independent music that would spawn such far-reaching alternative rock acts as The Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub,


Young girls working on a science project

21st Century Kids: Explore the World of Science

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In the 21st century, a wide range of STEM-related opportunities are now available to explore. Additionally, children’s authors have created appealing stories and nonfiction selections that inspire emerging scientists.


City of Los Angeles Councilwomen: Estelle Lawton Lindsey, Rosalind Wyman and Harriett Davenport

The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part One

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, March 8, 2021

Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the women who have served as councilmembers of the Los Angeles City Council.


Miriam Matthews, 1920

The Incomparable Miriam Matthews

Kelly Wallace, Librarian, History Department, Friday, March 5, 2021

As African American Heritage Month ends and Women’s Heritage Month begins, I’d like to draw attention to Miriam Matthews, the trailblazing librarian whose lifetime of achievements are worthy of celebration in any month.


Collage of films adapted from books

Read it First: Women Writers

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Thursday, March 4, 2021

Since the publication of Anne Bradstreet’s book of poems The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up In America in 1650, women have been writing and publishing in America.


Authors Michael Yates and Paul Downs

Will Eisner Celebration: Paul Downs & Michael Yates

Lauren Kratz, Librarian III, Octavia Lab, Thursday, March 4, 2021

Paul Downs is a screenwriter, animator, and educator. Paul's animation credits include the Ice Age franchise, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, Rio, Spies in Disguise, and the 2017 Oscar® nominated film, Ferdinand.


Chris Grine

Will Eisner Celebration: Chris Grine

Lauren Kratz, Librarian III, Octavia Lab, Thursday, March 4, 2021

Chris Grine is a Will-Eisner nominated comic book author and illustrator.


Darnell Johnson

Will Eisner Celebration: Darnell Johnson

Lauren Kratz, Librarian III, Octavia Lab, Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Darnell Johnson is an Atlanta, Georgia-based artist and illustrator.


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