In celebration of Library Lovers’ Month and Black History Month, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation was proud to host a free virtual celebration on February 17, 2021 with Long Beach author Elise Bryant, Library Foundation Honorary Director Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, and Director of Library Services Glenda Williams. Elise’s debut YA novel, Happily Ever Afters, was released this year by HarperCollins as a lead title. It is available to purchase at Bel Canto Books.