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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Interview With an Author: Jody Armour
Jody David Armour is a professor at the USC Gould School of Law. He has been a member of the faculty since 1995. Armour’s expertise ranges from personal injury claims to claims about the relationship between racial justice, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
Feels Like Home: From Belle to Burden and Back Again - Part 6
This post is the sixth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
What's in a Name? Acrostic Poems by Library Staff
At long last, here is the first batch of acrostic poems written by Los Angeles Public Library staff members. They are as charming and unique as the individuals that penned them. Enjoy, and stay tuned for the next two installments!
21st Century Kids: Kindness and Empathy
Kindness involves an action, intent, and empathy towards another person. Most of all, the desire for kindness to others is, at its core, a learned behavior. Children learn how to be kind by being exposed to people exhibiting kind behavior.
Interview With an Author: Jon Wiener
Jon Wiener is a longtime Contributing Editor at The Nation and host and producer of “Start Making Sense,” the magazine’s weekly podcast. He is an Emeritus Professor of U.S.
Feels Like Home: From Belle to Burden and Back Again - Part 5
This post is the fifth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
Interview with a Zine Maker: Chris O'Leary
Chris O'Leary is a Creative based in London. Currently working in Music he's also the creator of FatBoy Zine, a publication and platform which looks at Asian food, identity, and culture.
In the Cards: Tarot for Connection, Reflection, and Inspiration
I remember when tarot cards would come out at parties at my house, back when I had parties at my house.
Interview With an Author: H.G. Parry
H.G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, which she shares with her sister, a cat, three guinea-pigs, and two overactive rabbits. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington and has taught English, film, and media studies.
Feels Like Home: "A Wanderer and Homeless Waif": Los Angeles’ Central Library - Part 4
This post is the fourth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home