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PVWT: Traditional Publishing 101

with Van Hoang
2026-11-06 18:00:00 2026-11-06 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles PVWT: Traditional Publishing 101 Join Van Hoang, author of books for adults and middle grade readers, as she talks about her journey to publication. Learn about the traditional publishing process, from writing a query letter to signing with an agent and landing your first book deal! As part of the writing workshop, you'll get practice composing a query letter for your work-in-progress or new idea. Malaga Cove Library - Gallery & Garden

Friday, November 06
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Malaga Cove Library

Gallery & Garden

Join Van Hoang, author of books for adults and middle grade readers, as she talks about her journey to publication. Learn about the traditional publishing process, from writing a query letter to signing with an agent and landing your first book deal! As part of the writing workshop, you'll get practice composing a query letter for your work-in-progress or new idea.

Join us for this PV Writes Together event. Learn more about how you can be a part of the anthology.

author Van Hoang

Van Hoang is the author of Girl Giant and the Monkey King, Girl Giant and the Jade War, and Auntie Q's Golden Claws Nail Salon for middle grade readers. Her adult debut novel The Monstrous Misses Mai released in 2024, about four young women who accidentally become witches in order to pay rent in 1959 Los Angeles. Silver and Smoke released in 2025, about 1936 aspiring starlets who befriend the ghost of a beloved actress. Van earned her bachelor’s in English at the University of New Mexico and her master’s in library information science at San Jose State University. She was born in Vietnam, grew in up Orange County, California, and now resides in Los Angeles with her family.

For more information: call 310-377-9584 x601

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing Program | Class/Workshop |

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Opening as the Palos Verdes Public Library & Art Gallery on June 3, 1930, the Mediterranean Revival architectural style building was designed by Architect Myron Hunt, a local resident. The five-level, 16,550-square-foot building is constructed of hollow-cast double-walled reinforced concrete covered by stucco with a red mission tile roof. The surrounding landscape was designed by well-known landscape architect, Frederick Olmsted, Jr in 1930. 

In 1962, an addition was completed on the south side of the building, and in 1997 the stone patio on the east side of the building was remodeled to provide improved handicapped access. Library furnishings include reproductions of original hand-carved walnut Italian Renaissance tables, chairs, and couches from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanderlip. The Library completed a DOLLAR renovation of the interior restoring it to its original.  

The library has been designated as a Historic Landmark and it is listed on the California Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.

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Mon, Aug 24, All day
Miraleste Library
Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at... more
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Wed, Aug 26, All day
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Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at... more
Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at the Circulation desk for assistance. First come, first served while supplies last!
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Wed, Aug 26, 10:15am - 10:30am
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Thu, Aug 27, All day
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Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at... more
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Malaga Cove Library - Community Room
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Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at... more
Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at the Circulation desk for assistance. First come, first served while supplies last!
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Come grab some fresh greens that were grown using our hydroponic farm. What's Available: Romaine lettuce, Green star lettuce, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Where: Miraleste Library When: August 24-29 (During business hours) Bring your own bag to bring your harvest home if possible! Ask at... more
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Miraleste Library - Main Floor
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Great for the shorter attention span of babies and toddlers! We start with a librarian leading children, parents and caregivers in songs, rhymes, bounces and book sharing. After our 15 minute rhyme time, the children and adults can share some cozy reading time together. Recommended for kids 24... more
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