Books

Monsters spotted at Rancho Camulos? 

News release  Armed Bigfoot expeditions — in the Santa Clarita Valley? Werewolves reported in Castaic? Giant, man-eating grizzly bears wandering Canyon Country? UFOs hovering over Newhall? Valencia’s Vampire Van killer? A dream that saved

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

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Local author to host book event for ‘Vasquez’ 

News release  A book event is scheduled to be held at noon Saturday for local author Rick Avery’s new book, “Vasquez,” a fictional novel inspired by famed bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.  The event is to be held at Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd.,

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City libraries to host summer reading program  

News release  This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Unearth a Story” in the library’s summer reading program.  “From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can discover a season

City celebrates Dia de los Niños 

Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración  was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch.   In celebration with

Children deliver a folklorico performance for attendees of the “Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros” celebration at the Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif. on April 26, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City library to host celebration of culture and literacy 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled to host its annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road. 

The release of “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita" is being celebrated with a reception Feb. 21 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Galley in Newhall. Courtesy image.

SCAA exhibit to feature ‘Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,

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Local author releases novel, ‘A Nobody College Student’ 

News release  Local author Eliana Levi has released her second novel, “A Nobody College Student,” whose 22-year-old neurodivergent protagonist was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was 3 years old.   The protagonist has high-functioning autism, and has to

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Local yoga therapist releases new book  

News release  Local author, educator and yoga therapist Susan Chapman has released a new book, “Being: The Transformative Power of Practice (Being),” which the author describes as “a profound exploration of how a consistent, mindful yoga practice can awaken resilience,

Boston releases sequel to ‘Naked Came the Sasquatch’ 

Local author and Signal columnist John Boston has released the long-awaited sequel of his 1992 novel “Naked Came the Sasquatch,” available for purchase through his own publishing company John Boston Books.   The sequel, titled “Naked Came the Novelist,” is part of a planned 15-book series and is centered

Joe Satorhelyi, executive director of SCV Education, passes out free books to visitors who come to the booth during the 17th annual Santa Clarita Family Literacy Festival at Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host literacy festival Saturday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library invites families to experience the magic of the circus in a whole new way at the 18th annual Family Literacy Festival, scheduled 10 a.m.

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Local author to host book launch celebration 

News release  Local author and filmmaker Allen Wolf will host a book launch celebration for “The Sound of Violet, 10th Anniversary Edition” on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Locale Studios in Newhall.   The event

“The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” by Valencia resident Stephen Michael Kelly.

Valencia author releases children’s book 

News release  Local actor, filmmaker and author Stephen Michael Kelly has released “The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” a children’s book celebrating resilience, teamwork and empathy,