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Heart & Hand Book Talk with Abdi Nazemian

2024-10-15 18:00:00 2024-10-15 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Heart & Hand Book Talk with Abdi Nazemian Join us for an inspiring Heart & Hand Book Talk celebrating the Freedom to Read with award-winning author and producer Abdi Nazemian. Virtual Program -

Tuesday, October 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-15 18:00:00 2024-10-15 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Heart & Hand Book Talk with Abdi Nazemian Join us for an inspiring Heart & Hand Book Talk celebrating the Freedom to Read with award-winning author and producer Abdi Nazemian. Virtual Program -

Join us for an inspiring Heart & Hand Book Talk celebrating the Freedom to Read with award-winning author and producer Abdi Nazemian.

Join us for an inspiring Heart & Hand Book Talk celebrating the Freedom to Read with award-winning author and producer Abdi Nazemian. Explore Abdi's literary journey and his insightful approach to representation in literature and media, particularly in the context of rising book bans and challenges across the U.S. Abdi's dedication to authenticity and representation shines brightly in his work, making it both impactful and relevant.

Abdi's storytelling is shaped by a rich tapestry of experiences from his childhood in vibrant cities such as Tehran, Paris, Toronto, and New York. This eclectic background informs his diverse body of work. Abdi is the author of Only This Beautiful Moment, winner of the 2024 Stonewall Award and 2024 Lambda Literary Award. He is also the author of Like a Love Story, a Stonewall Honor Book and one of Time Magazine’s Best YA Books Of All Time. Abdi’s young adult novels include Desert Echoes, The Chandler Legacies, and The Authentics. His novel The Walk-In Closet won the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Debut Fiction.

In addition to novels, Abdi has a prolific career in entertainment. His screenwriting credits include the films The Artist’s Wife, The Quiet, Menendez: Blood Brothers, and the television series Ordinary Joe and The Village. He has been an executive producer and associate producer on numerous films, including Call Me by Your Name, Little Woods, and The House of Tomorrow. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a passionate voice in contemporary literature as we discuss the essential themes of reading, representation, and the fight against censorship.

Register now for a captivating evening that celebrates the power of stories and the freedom to read!

Virtual Program


Hours
Mon, Jan 13 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 7:00AM to 6:00PM

About the branch

This is a virtual location. No events are held at this address.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Are you lost in the bustle of work life and job searching? Join self-discovery coach Joelle Sabater for a calming workshop that will help get you back in touch with yourself. This will be a participatory event, so bring paper and pencils. For adults.
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Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
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Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join LA County Librarian and CEO, Skye Patrick, for an inspiring, encouraging conversation with Dr. David Yeager, the author of 10 TO 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
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Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
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Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Want to learn to make a great first impression? Join etiquette expert Jules Martinez Hirst to learn the fundamentals of personal branding, the unspoken rules of verbal & written communication, and how to overcome workplace politics. For adults.
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Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to create more balance in our lives. For adults.
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Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LA County Library gives you access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks, through Libby. Join us to learn how to use Libby to read or listen to all those books you have been meaning to read.
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Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
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Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow
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Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This Valentine’s Day, Join LA County Librarian and CEO Skye Patrick and author Myah Ariel for an enchanting discussion of romance, storytelling, and a little Hollywood magic.
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Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free.
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