Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest John Parra, an award winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator. John shares how from an early age his parents influenced his love of storytelling with his father’s stories and his mother taking him to the library along with movies and TV shows.
Listen in to hear what was the spark for John pursuing illustration and transitioned from being influenced to create art to being the one now influencing artists.
Thank you for watching Teen G.E.N. Talks if you would like to connect with us, learn how to get community service, or be part of the show email us @ teengentalks@glendaleca.gov
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Book Recommendations - Angel Thieves by Kathi Appelt
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1737024
Merci Suarez Can’t Dance by Meg Medina
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1914623
On The Road by Jack Kerouac
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1646073
The Runaway Species by Anthony Brandt
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1647101
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Drago
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1886603
Check out Season’s 4 Full Book List
glac.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1976770189_glac_teengentalks/2049624259_guest_book_recomendations_season_4_-_glac
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Community Service Opportunities:
Teen G.E.N. Talks Community Service Opportunity
eglendalelac.org/teens-volunteer-opportunities
Teen Speak Blog
glendaleca.gov/government/departments/library-arts-culture/teens/teen-book-review-form
Virtual Teen Night Out
Thursdays from 6-7pm
If you are interested, email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call 818-937-7247 to reserve your spot and receive community service.
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To find the books in this video check out our catalog: glac.bibliocommons.com
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We have now reopened all of our branches for limited in-person services!
We're excited to offer physical collections, study/work spaces, and technology in a manner that is convenient, safe, and in compliance with State and County public health guidelines.
Visit In-Person Services page (eglendalelac.org/in-person-services) for hours of operation and additional information. We hope to see you soon!
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About Contactless Pickup: eglendalelac.org/contactless-pickup
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Be The Change Series
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism
eglendalelac.org/bethechange
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To learn more about Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and to visit our virtual library, go to: eGlendaleLAC.org
Follow us on Social Media: @myGlendaleLAC
Instagram: instagram.com/myglendaleLAC
Facebook: facebook.com/myglendaleLAC
Twitter: twitter.com/myglendaleLAC
To speak to a Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Librarian, give us a call at 818-548-2021 or send us an email to LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest John Parra, an award winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator. John shares how from an early age his parents influenced his love of storytelling with his father’s stories and his mother taking him to the library along with movies and TV shows.
Listen in to hear what was the spark for John pursuing illustration and transitioned from being influenced to create art to being the one now influencing artists.
Thank you for watching Teen G.E.N. Talks if you would like to connect with us, learn how to get community service, or be part of the show email us @ teengentalks@glendaleca.gov
--
Book Recommendations - Angel Thieves by Kathi Appelt
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1737024
Merci Suarez Can’t Dance by Meg Medina
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1914623
On The Road by Jack Kerouac
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1646073
The Runaway Species by Anthony Brandt
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1647101
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Drago
glac.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S185C1886603
Check out Season’s 4 Full Book List
glac.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1976770189_glac_teengentalks/2049624259_guest_book_recomendations_season_4_-_glac
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Community Service Opportunities:
Teen G.E.N. Talks Community Service Opportunity
eglendalelac.org/teens-volunteer-opportunities
Teen Speak Blog
glendaleca.gov/government/departments/library-arts-culture/teens/teen-book-review-form
Virtual Teen Night Out
Thursdays from 6-7pm
If you are interested, email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call 818-937-7247 to reserve your spot and receive community service.
--
To find the books in this video check out our catalog: glac.bibliocommons.com
--
We have now reopened all of our branches for limited in-person services!
We're excited to offer physical collections, study/work spaces, and technology in a manner that is convenient, safe, and in compliance with State and County public health guidelines.
Visit In-Person Services page (eglendalelac.org/in-person-services) for hours of operation and additional information. We hope to see you soon!
--
About Contactless Pickup: eglendalelac.org/contactless-pickup
--
Be The Change Series
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism
eglendalelac.org/bethechange
--
To learn more about Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and to visit our virtual library, go to: eGlendaleLAC.org
Follow us on Social Media: @myGlendaleLAC
Instagram: instagram.com/myglendaleLAC
Facebook: facebook.com/myglendaleLAC
Twitter: twitter.com/myglendaleLAC
To speak to a Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Librarian, give us a call at 818-548-2021 or send us an email to LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov
