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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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author Adrienne Bankert

Interview With Award Winning Journalist and Author Adrienne Bankert

Ana Campos, Principal Librarian, Central Library Services, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Award winning journalist and author Adrienne Bankert has released her first book. You might recognize her from her reports on ABC News’ platforms, such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline and ABC News Live. Ms.


Young girl reading under a warm blanket

21st Century Kids: Enjoy Winter Reads

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The winter season can be challenging to endure. For some, extreme weather conditions prevent daily outside activities, and time inside the house is increased. For me, winter is a time to seek warmth and enjoy the crisper air inherent in the season.


Kevin Young and his book African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song alongside Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, Kevin Young and African American Poetry

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, February 1, 2021

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.


Members of the Junior NAACP, 1923, Shades of L.A. Collection

Building a Community: A Look at African American Institutions in Early Los Angeles

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, February 1, 2021

On this first day of African American History Month, we reflect on the African American community of early Los Angeles.


Author T.A. Willberg and her debut novel, Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder

Interview With an Author: T.A. Willberg

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 28, 2021

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.


Minnie Riperton on her album, Come To My Garden

Mining Gold From the Music Stream: Minnie Riperton - Come To My Garden

Aaron M. Olson, Messenger Clerk, Silver Lake Branch Library, Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Minnie Riperton is perhaps most widely remembered for the 1975 hit “Lovin’ You” and her soaring five-octave vocal range, but prior to her smoothed-out soft focus “AM Gold” notoriety Riperton had released


Young girl excited with her ideas

21st Century Kids: Telling Stories

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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.


L.A. Writer in Residence, Richard Lange

To Live and Write in L.A.: Author Richard Lange

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Monday, January 25, 2021

Richard Lange is the author of the short story collections Dead Boys and


Mick Washington and her two zines, This Is My First Diary Comic and This Is My Second Diary Comic

Interview With Zine Maker - Mick Washington

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Thursday, January 21, 2021

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.


A child magician making a stuff bunny disappear

21st Century Kids: Making Magic

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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.


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