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I work in animation. I write, direct, storyboard. I created a show for Netflix called City of Ghosts, where the main characters hang out at the Central Library in LA. I currently live in Eagle Rock. I've lived in all sorts of other neighborhoods around LA. I've lived here my whole life.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=0.36,22.4"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e I've been visiting the Central Library since I was a really little kid. It's just always been such a, like, a second home for me. I first discovered the Central Library — I can't really say I discovered it because my parents brought me there. And my grandparents also. My family really loves libraries. I don't really remember my very first visit I don't think because I've been there too many times. So they like, kind of all [laughs] blend together.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=22.76,53.96"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e One of my favorite memories of visiting the Central Library was when my — I can't remember if it was my grandparents or my parents had gotten tickets to go see Ray Bradbury speak at the library in the theatre. My dad was a huge Ray Bradbury fan, so he was able to bring his first edition copy of Dark Carnival and have Ray Bradbury sign it and talk to him about just the kinds of things that you talk about [laughs] when you wait in line to get somebody to sign your books. But it was a really special experience because it was one of my dad's favorite authors. So it was rewarding for my dad. It was really cool for me to be able to see such a hero of sci-fi literature and in a place where it was central to his work and, like, his life. Yeah, I think that was probably one of my favorite memories.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=54.56,118.63"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e To quote a line that was from my show that was coined by my friend Akko, The Central Library is like a castle for books for me, just like what she said. And it's supported me throughout my life by just being someplace that I can exist and hang out without having to buy anything. And also being able to enjoy whatever books and things that I want to read or learn about without any pressure or any time frame other than, you know, how long I can check out the book or — that's not even a limitation. I can learn about pretty much anything there, and find resources to get information about all of the different things that interest me.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=120.19,171.94"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e Besides that, later in my life, the library allowed me opportunities to present my work in front of an audience. I was able to be a speaker in the theater about different shorts that I've made. I was also featured on a history show that they produced, which was really cool. And it played a central role in a show I made about the city that I love, Los Angeles. So it's meant a lot to me.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=172.74,205.4"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e My favorite spot at the Central Library is, I think, like I like hanging out outside a lot, but inside I would say the children's book areas. It's huge, and it feels kind of like you're in a different world in there. I'm also kind of a fan of the Teen'Scape. I think — I don't know, I just really like it. I think it's cool.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=206.6,233.36"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e I'd like to thank Kelly Wallace for inviting me to give my history and for asking me questions on the episode of the library show that we were on. I'd like to thank Keith, who invited me to be part of that program. Keith Kesler. And also Kevin Awakuni, who had different programs with me on the panel for LA Made, and that was a really cool thing to do.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=234.2,264.44"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e What's a fun fact that I love about the Central Library? My fun fact about the Central Library is that there's one drawer, that I know of, near in the rotunda near the children's book area that opens. I'm not going to tell you which drawer it is, but you might be able to figure it out by watching any of their social media videos where they are in that area. So that's my fun fact that there's one working card catalog drawer right outside of the children's book area.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=265.95,298.11"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/transcript/94347/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eITO:\u003c/strong\u003e The only other thing that I'd like to add about Central Library, even though I said I like to go there because I don't have to spend money to be there, they do have a pretty fun gift shop that I like to go in when I'm there. It doesn't mean I'm necessarily going to buy something, but I like looking at all the stuff they have in there because they usually have some pretty cool things. And around Christmas time, sometimes I like to get Christmas presents there because stuff that you buy there supports the library. 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She mentions her creation of the Netflix show 'City of Ghosts,' which features the Central Library in Los Angeles as a key location. 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Her father, a devoted fan, brought a first edition of 'Dark Carnival' to be signed by Bradbury. 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The library has been a constant source of learning and comfort throughout her life.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=120.0,172.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/index/92485/annotation/18","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Professional Opportunities and Collaborations","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=172.0,206.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/index/92485/annotation/19","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Elizabeth discusses how the Central Library has supported her professional growth by providing opportunities to present her work publicly. She has spoken in the library's theater, been featured on a history show produced by the library, and incorporated the library into her own creative projects about Los Angeles, underscoring its importance in her career.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=172.0,206.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/index/92485/annotation/20","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Favorite Places Within the Central Library","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831#t=206.0,234.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172900/file/311831/index/92485/annotation/21","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Elizabeth describes her favorite areas of the Central Library, expressing a fondness for spending time outside as well as in the expansive children's book section. 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