‘Hopepunk: How We Rise’ to Benefit L.A. County Students Imagining a Better Future
As a long-time supporter — and now proud new board member — of the Omega Sci-Fi Project — a program that gives L.A. County high school students a platform to imagine a better world through science fiction writing, I’m thrilled to share an inspiring upcoming event that perfectly embodies the kind of storytelling and community uplift L.A. Parent stands for. “Hopepunk: How We Rise” will light up the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Sunday, Nov. 16, bringing together celebrity readers, authors, educators and dreamers to raise funds for the program. Hosted by the Light Bringer Project, this uplifting benefit supports free creative writing workshops in local classrooms...
L.A. Parent Wins 10 National Awards at the 2025 Parenting Media Association Awards
Creative Director Elena Epstein, Editor in Chief Cassandra Lane and Publisher Ron Epstein show off their 2025 PMA Awards. PHOTO BY NICOLE IRVING We’re thrilled to share that L.A. Parent earned six Gold and four Silver honors at the 2025 Parenting Media Association (PMA) Design and Editorial Awards, recognizing excellence among parenting publications across the country. The PMA conference and awards ceremony were held in Chicago, Nov. 6–7, bringing together editors, publishers and writers from around the U.S. to exchange ideas and celebrate excellence in parenting and family media. Conference sessions covered everything from mentoring freelancers and interns to creative ways to engage families and the responsible use of AI in...
NOVEMBER BOOK CORNER: Middle Grade Fiction With Heart and Humor
For our November Book Corner we've rounded up stories for more advanced readers. These middle grade books for ages 8-14 tell tales of family, friendship and adventure. The Tinkerers By Caroline Carlson In Caroline Carlson’s fantasy tale “The Tinkerers” Peter leads two astromancers, special researches who study startstuff, to his family’s inn. He soon discovers these Tinkerers used startstuff to create a device that can turn back time, which makes him wonder if he could is to go back and fix a few mistakes. Recommended for ages 8-12. My Anxiety is Messing Things Up By Jennifer Licate With over a...
