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Graphic Novels are LA Times Book Prize finalists!
The Los Angeles Times recently announced finalists for the 2009 Book Prizes. It is the 30th anniversary of the prize.
For the first time ever, the graphic novel was given its own category!
The five finalists in the graphic novel category this year are:
| Luba by Gilbert Hernandez |  |
| GoGo Monster by Taiyo Matsumoto |  |
| Asterios Polyp by David Mazzuchelli |  |
| Scott Pilgrim vol 5 by Bryan Lee O’Malley |  |
| Footnotes in Gaza by Joe Sacco |  |
Winners will be announced April 25 online at the L.A. Times web site , so stay tuned!
Order a copy of Luba, Asterios Polyp, or Footnotes in Gaza from the Pratt Library catalog.
You can easily request GoGo Monster or Scott Pilgrim vol 5 through inter-library loan.
These days, everyone needs a little help! The Enoch Pratt Free Library is happy to accomodate its patrons with professional and friendly income tax assistance for absolutley no cost. The A.A.R.P. (American Association of Retired Persons) will be volunteering their time at four different Pratt locations to help senior citizens, low and middle income residents file their taxes professionally. E-filing will only be available at the Brooklyn, Walbrook and Hamilton Branches. To see the locations, dates and times please click on the following link:
