Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join us as we welcome Mirelle Ortega, a talented local author/illustrator, as she shares her story of growing up near her family's pineapple farm in Mexico in her debut book, Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Island, which was selected as a Pura Belpré Award Honor for illustration.
The book tells the tale of a young girl who learns the true meaning of magic through experiences of change and transformation, ultimately resulting in a captivating picture book for young readers.
Thank you to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
Join us as we welcome Mirelle Ortega, a talented local author/illustrator, as she shares her story of growing up near her family's pineapple farm in Mexico in her debut book, Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Island, which was selected as a Pura Belpré Award Honor for illustration.
The book tells the tale of a young girl who learns the true meaning of magic through experiences of change and transformation, ultimately resulting in a captivating picture book for young readers.
Thank you to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
