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Author Scott Thomas and his latest novel, Midwestern Gothic
Author Scott Thomas and his latest novel, Midwestern Gothic
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, September 19, 2024

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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A Literary Guide to the 2020 Emmy Awards

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, September 11, 2020

Every September, the Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out, celebrating the best that television had to offer from the previous season. Usually, this event entails the red carpet, designer dresses, flashing lights, and giant crowds. Well, this year is going to be a little bit different.


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Bibliotherapeutic Library Resources for Kids: Improve Empathy and Socio-Emotional Learning at Home

Shanna Kim, Children's Librarian, Children's Literature Department, Thursday, September 10, 2020

The Los Angeles Public Library has excellent bibliotherapeutic resources for kids from birth to fifth grade!


Author Caroline B. Cooney and her latest novel, Before She Was Helen

Interview With an Author: Caroline B. Cooney

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 10, 2020

Caroline B. Cooney is the bestselling author of teen suspense, mystery and romance novels that have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.


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Feels Like Home: The Legacy of the Central Library Fire - Part 8

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, September 9, 2020

This post is the eigth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home


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21st Century Kids: Math Inclusion for Girls

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, September 8, 2020

“Most of the time I liked school and got good grades. In junior high, though, I hit a stumbling block with math - I used to come home and cry because of how frustrated I was!


Author Chelsea Sedoti and her latest novel, It Came From The Sky

Interview With an Author: Chelsea Sedoti

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 3, 2020

Chelsea Sedoti fell in love with writing at a young age after discovering that making up stories was more fun than doing her schoolwork.


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Feels Like Home: From Belle to Burden and Back Again - Part 7

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, September 2, 2020

This post is the seventh in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home<


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21st Century Kids: Navigating Friendships for Tweens

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, September 1, 2020

“Friendships, just like relationships with parents and siblings, are never simple.”—excerpted from: Friends and Frenemies, by Jennifer Castle & Deborah Reber


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What's in a Name? Final Acrostic Poems by Library Staff

Christa Deitrick, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Monday, August 31, 2020

Here is the last batch of acrostics written by staff members of the Los Angeles Public Library. It’s amazing how a simple exercise like this can add a welcome jot of fun to our daily lives.


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What's in a Name? More Acrostic Poems by Library Staff

Christa Deitrick, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Thursday, August 27, 2020

Read on for the second batch of astonishing acrostics written by the bards of the Los Angeles Public Library!


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