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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Black Cowboys Exist, They Always Have
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.
Interview With an Author: Olivia Campbell
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.
Mining Gold From The Music Stream: The Pastels - Slow Summits
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,
21st Century Kids: Explore the World of Science
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.
The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part One
Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the women who have served as councilmembers of the Los Angeles City Council.
The Incomparable Miriam Matthews
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.
Read it First: Women Writers
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.
Will Eisner Celebration: Paul Downs & Michael Yates
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.
Will Eisner Celebration: Chris Grine
Chris Grine is a Will-Eisner nominated comic book author and illustrator.
Will Eisner Celebration: Darnell Johnson
Darnell Johnson is an Atlanta, Georgia-based artist and illustrator.