2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books
Looking for a family friendly weekend activity that will delight kids and parents alike? Look no further than the 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books, April 20th and 21st on the USC Campus. Now in its 29th year, the L.A. Times Festival of Books is the country’s largest book festival -- and it goes far beyond books. With hundreds of exhibitor booths, there are exciting experiences for all ages including live performances, cooking demonstrations, screenings, live readings and plenty of food and drink options. It’s a great way to nurture a love of books and reading, and best of all, it’s FREE! ...
Augason Farms is Helping Parents Remain Earthquake-Ready
Presented by SSA Public Relations Parents' top priority is always the safety and well-being of their family. In Southern California, that means being prepared for all kinds of unforeseen occurrences, especially weather-related events and, of course, earthquakes. Many of you reading this are familiar with emergency-preparedness foods; in fact, an entire industry has been built around food products with a multiyear lifespan that families store for a rainy day (literally). In the case of Augason Farms, here is a company that not only founded the entire industry more than 50 years ago, but continues to rank No. 1 in the emergency-preparedness food category. ...
Meet Mia Armstrong: Young Actress with Down syndrome adds author to her resume
Mia Armstrong. PHOTOS COURTESY CARA ARMSTRONG Simi Valley teen Mia Armstrong made history as the first child with Down syndrome to voice a cartoon character on Netflix. The 13-year-old actress, model and voiceover artist starred as the superhero EON in “Action Pack.” And she recently added author to her resume. “I Am a Masterpiece!” is a story about acceptance and belonging. We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Mia and her mom, Cara Armstrong. Please tell us a little about your new picture book, “I Am a Masterpiece.” Why did you decide to write a book? I wanted to...
AXS TV, SPECTRUM, SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION
In an era where arts education is deeply underfunded, AXS TV and Spectrum continue to partner to increase access to music education. The AXS TV Band Together For Music Education initiative recently awarded 10 more $10,000 grants to music education programs across the country. Since its inception in 2022, AXS TV Band Together For Music Education has connected the network with affiliates, local communities and schools nationwide in support of vital music education programs and the vast benefits they provide students. From building confidence and creativity to improving reading, math and communication skills, boosting classroom attendance, instilling a lifelong appreciation for music and...
Blind Children’s Center Lighting the Way Since 1938
Are you seeking specialized support for a young child who is blind or has been diagnosed with a visual impairment? Then look no further than the Blind Children's Center! Enroll your child ages birth to 5 years-old in our specialized early learning programs today and experience the difference our expertise makes in their development and growth. The Blind Children’s Center, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization founded in 1938, stands out with its distinctive mission: To prepare infants, toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or...