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 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.
In this issue, you'll read about the upcoming dates and locations for Literary Feast 2026, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays and the 2025 StoryBook Festival.
In this issue, you'll read about Tower Club's upcoming Charity Classic, 'Once Upon a Table', Books & Bites with author Mel Taylor, the Conference on Children's Literature, and more.
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Parents, educators, librarians, storytellers, children's authors and illustrators are invited to Broward County Library's free 38th Annual Conference on Children's Literature , held 8:30AM-5PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282. The Annual Conference on Children's Literature is a day-long professional development opportunity led by engaging authors and visual artists. Attendees will meet featured guests and are eligible to receive one of their signed books as a raffle prize. Lunch will be served to registered participants. The Conference is free, but registration is requested . Award-winning guests include Marcus Bridgewater, Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffrey Boston Weatherford, Amar Shah, Yesenia Moises, Tony Weaver Jr., Stephanie McMillan, and Chelsey Roos. The 2025 Conference on Children's Literature is generously funded by the Broward Public Library Foundation, Children's Services Council of Broward County, and Friends of AARLCC. It is presented through collaborations and partnerships with The Ashley Bryan Art Series, Helios Education Foundation, The Poetry Foundation, Broward Reads: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading; and Jumpstart for Young Children. Books will be available for sale through the Conference on Children's Literature book provider Books & Books. For additional information, contact Kimberly White, Youth Services Coordinator, at 954-357-7470 or KIWHITE@broward.org .
