Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Crystal Maldonado! Crystal is a young adult author with a lot of feelings. Her debut novel, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, is a 2021 New England Book Award winner, a Cosmopolitan Best New Book, and a POPSUGAR Best New YA Novel. Her next novel, No Filter and Other Lies, explores teenage life in the social media age—and the lies we tell to ourselves and others. By day, Crystal works in higher ed marketing, and by night, a writer who loves Beyoncé, shopping, spending too much time on her phone, and being extra. Her work has also been published in Latina, BuzzFeed, and the Hartford Courant. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog.
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 -
Check out Season’s 4 Full Book List
Guest Book Recomendations Season 4 - GLAC - Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
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Teen G.E.N. Talks Community Service Opportunity
Teens - Volunteer Opportunities — Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
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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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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 Crystal Maldonado! Crystal is a young adult author with a lot of feelings. Her debut novel, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, is a 2021 New England Book Award winner, a Cosmopolitan Best New Book, and a POPSUGAR Best New YA Novel. Her next novel, No Filter and Other Lies, explores teenage life in the social media age—and the lies we tell to ourselves and others. By day, Crystal works in higher ed marketing, and by night, a writer who loves Beyoncé, shopping, spending too much time on her phone, and being extra. Her work has also been published in Latina, BuzzFeed, and the Hartford Courant. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog.
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 -
Check out Season’s 4 Full Book List
Guest Book Recomendations Season 4 - GLAC - Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
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Community Service Opportunities:
Teen G.E.N. Talks Community Service Opportunity
Teens - Volunteer Opportunities — Glendale Library, Arts & Culture
Teen Speak Blog
glendaleca.gov/government/departments/library-arts-culture/teens/submit-a-book-review
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
--
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
