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Welcome to Teen Glendale Empowerment Now (G.E.N.) Talks! TGT is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!

  1. 11/04/2023

    Author & Associate Professor Patricia Park! | TGT Ep.#102

    In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Patricia Park! Patricia is an Assistant Professor of Literature at American University, Fulbright scholar in Creative Arts, Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, and author of the debut young adult novel, IMPOSTER SYNDROME & OTHER CONFESSIONS OF ALEJANDRA KIM. Continue watching to learn more about author Patricia Park, we hope you enjoy the interview!

    35 min

  2. 08/26/2023

    Author of A Study in Drowning - Ava Reid! | TGT Ep.#101

    In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Ava Reid! Ava is the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of critically acclaimed adult fantasies Juniper & Thorn and The Wolf and the Woodsman, as well as the forthcoming A Study in Drowning, her young adult debut. After obtaining her degree in political science from Barnard College, she moved to Palo Alto, where she continues to haunt university libraries. 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

    15 min

  3. 08/08/2023

    Author of Dauntless and Stolen City - Elisa A. Bonnin! | TGT Ep.#100

    In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Elisa A. Bonnin! Elisa was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany to work as a postdoctoral scientist. A lifelong learner, Elisa is always convinced that she should “maybe take a class in something” and as a result, has amassed an eclectic collection of hobbies. But writing will always be her true love. Publishing a book has been her dream since she was eight years old, and she is thrilled to finally be able to share her stories. She is the author of Dauntless and Stolen City.

    27 min

  4. 05/05/2023

    NYT-bestselling Author Lauren Blackwood | TGT Ep.#99

    In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Lauren Blackwood is a Jamaican American who writes Romance-heavy fantasy for most ages. Her debut YA fantasy novel “Within These Wicked Walls” is a NYT’s Bestseller and part of Reese Witherspoon’s book club in the Fall of 2021. Britney Spears has also raved about her debut fantasy novel!

    24 min

  5. 04/28/2023

    Author & Editor Deeba Zargarpur! | TGT Ep.#98

    In this week's episode, Desiree interview’s special guest Deeba Zargarpur who is an Afghan-Uzbek American. She began her editorial career at Disney-Hyperion and Freeform. Her debut YA novel, House of Yesterday was released on November 29, 2022. Besides being an author, she is also an editor where her aim is to acquire commercial books that empower young people from diverse backgrounds. Deeba is also the founder of Writers of Afghan Heritage, an initiative that advocates, supports and mentors diverse Afghan voices in mainstream publishing.

    24 min

  6. 04/21/2023

    YA Fantasy Author Dilani Kahawala! | TGT Ep.#97

    In this week's interview, Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Dilani Kahawala. Dilani is an author born in Sri Lanka, who also grew up in New Zealand and Australia. These various cultures inspired many of the characters she’s written about and continue to do so. After graduating from Harvard with a Phd in theoretical physics Dilani decided to create works on extra dimensions. Soon realizing that her works as a physicist were unappreciated she paved a new career path towards young adult and fantasy fiction. Recently she published Blood Moon Prophecy: The Legend of the Nyx, an engaging nonetheless mysterious fantasy novel, rich in cultural heritage. Dilani currently lives in the US with her husband and two kids.

    30 min

  7. 04/14/2023

    Award-Winning Author Lynn Slaughter! | TGT Ep.#96

    In this weeks episode, Desiree sits down with  Lynn Slaughter! Lynn is the author of award-winning novel, Leisha's Song. She earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Her previous young adult novels also include It Should Have Been You, a Silver Falchion finalist; and While I Danced, an Epic finalist. The ridiculously proud mother of two sons and grandmother of five, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky where she is at work on her next novel and serves as the president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, her local Sisters in Crime chapter.

    28 min

  8. 04/08/2023

    Author, Artist, & Storyteller Xavier Garza! | TGT Ep.#95

    In this week's episode, Melissa and Sarah interviewed Xavier Garza. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work focuses primarily on his experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. He is the author of 20 books, including Creepy Creatures and other Cucuys, Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver mask and the Maximilian and the Mystery of the Guardian Angel series. Xavier Garza lives with his family in San Antonio.

    46 min
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Welcome to Teen Glendale Empowerment Now (G.E.N.) Talks! TGT is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!

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  • Creator
    Glendale Library Arts & Culture
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Glendale Library Arts & Culture
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    Teen G.E.N. Talks