Library Foundation of Los Angeles Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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New year, new Your Author Series programs! Today's event features children's author Matthew Cordell discussing his book, “Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mr. Rogers.” Come meet author Matthew on the @LAPublicLibrary YouTube channel or Facebook page today at 4pm! https://t.co/e6XIxxReMp

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“Writing became a lifeline.” 2014 Los Angeles Poet Laureate and author of “Always Running” Luis J. Rodriguez on why he writes. https://www.altaonline.com/california-book-club/a40115997/why-i-write-luis-j-rodriguez/

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Join @LAPublicLibrary next week as they host writer Darian Symoné Harvin and illustrator Monica Ahanonu as they discuss their new book, “Black Icons in Herstory - 50 Legendary Women”! 🗓 Friday, February 10 @ 4 p.m. 📍 LAPL's YouTube More info: https://t.co/I8CBerYyaj https://t.co/qo0X1QN7md

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Join @ALOUDla this weekend for a rare and critical conversation between two great American thought-leaders: “Bowling Alone” author, renowned social scientist, and consultant to four U.S. presidents, Dr. Robert Putnam and the @Surgeon_General Dr. Vivek Murthy. https://t.co/7UltjCfSWQ

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Join @LAPublicLibrary next week as they host writer Darian Symoné Harvin and illustrator Monica Ahanonu as they discuss their new book, “Black Icons in Herstory - 50 Legendary Women”! 🗓 Friday, February 10 @ 4 p.m. 📍 LAPL's YouTube More info: https://t.co/I8CBerYyaj https://t.co/qo0X1QN7md

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Join author Walter Thompson-Hernandez (@WTHDZ) tomorrow as he discusses cowboys and community with Randy Savvy, Leader of the Compton Cowboys. Those attending the virtual program will have an opportunity to win a free book! For more info, visit: https://t.co/s6K2ucedqP https://t.co/k7H48zdQ04

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Don’t miss @lapubIiclibrary hosting legendary actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo tomorrow, 11/4. He'll be discussing his new memoir with his co-author Donal Logue. Attendees will have a chance to win a copy of the book! More info: https://t.co/dWiGm4F9X9 https://t.co/ny0avCDp5u https://t.co/icoyrgDwFZ

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You won't want to miss the next #YLBookClub! Join the conversation with @chefkwame and @nyeshajoyce about Onwuachi's memoir, “Notes From a Young Black Chef”. Visit https://t.co/tdeX5cqklY to register; the only ticket you need is to purchase the book from @thelibrarystore! https://t.co/V0hD3xhxnW

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Tune in to the @LAPublicLibrary's YouTube channel tomorrow at 1 pm to watch Thi Bui and LeUyen Pham discussing The Best We Could Do, this year's Big Read! https://t.co/DnnPHs23oY

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In honor of the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball, City Librarian @BiblioSzabo is reading A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler by Lynell George at the Central Library. #stayhomeandread https://t.co/GAe3xPB7yW