New mysteries: Teen actor’s big break turns frightening, and Miami family dynamics get stirred up
Alan Orloff, who has received numerous awards and nominations for his private investigator novels, ventures into the young adult (YA) market with a rousing, character-driven story about a 16-year-old actor whose latest role puts him in danger. While YA novels are geared for ages 13 to 18, adult readers will find much to like in “I Play One on TV” for its plotting, strong friendships and look at how a teen straddles adulthood while still a kid. Teenage angst? A little, but mainly Orloff shows normal, well-balanced teens who’ve found their happy, safe place in theater.
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Dalton Black has been building a career as an actor since he was in second grade — school productions, a few community-theater shows and a couple of lucrative national commercials. He’s just had his big break playing the killer in “High School Hitman,” an episode of the true crime TV series “Teen Killers.” His role as Homer Lee Varney, who murdered a classmate, is earning Dalton accolades and a role in the sequel. He’s also been able to get speaking roles for his two best friends, Trinity Thomas and Miguel “Patch” Gutierrez.
In this issue, you'll read about Amendment 3 and the library, the success of the 2026 Summer Learning Program, Library Foundation Book Clubs and Member Events, the last stop of the American Revolution Exhibit, and more.
Savor Cinema is hosting an event with music and movie memories remembering Dolly Parton on September 7th. Much Like Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library, the Library Foundation believes there is nothing more important than building a home library that children and parents can enjoy together.
Join the Broward County Library for the 3rd Annual Women Making STEAM Lecture Series, invites local women professionals to share their impacts and research contributions in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
In this issue you'll read about the 2026 "Unearth A Story" Summer Learning Program, the Children's BookFest, Literary Feast highlights, the upcoming American Revolution Histovery exhibition, and more.
LitLIVE! is an event of Literary Feast, the signature fundraising event of the Broward Public Library Foundation, and one of Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s most highly anticipated literary events.
The Broward Public Library Foundation was founded in 1982 to enhance the collections, programs and services of the Broward County Library beyond the means of public funding. The nonprofit Foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to enrich the Broward County Library system.
Support the Broward Public Library Foundation at Panera Bread! Look for our logo on DoughNation boxes at all Broward locations through April 2026. Details at bplfoundation.org.
Adults and kids alike are encouraged to connect with nature, culture, and literacy through the One Book One Broward initiative.
Explore Broward Public Library Foundation's January 2026 news: One Book One Broward, ArtLit 2026, and LitLUNCH! with Zibby Owens. Support literacy and community programs today.
Join us for a Kendra Gives Back December 5, 6:00pm–8:00pm. Come shop and support the Broward Public Library Foundation at Kendra Scott Pembroke Gardens.
