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Children’s Author Series began in 1997 to expose children from across our city to working authors and how they create their stories, inspiring young minds to read and write. To date, more than 40,000 schoolchildren in all neighborhoods have enjoyed a free live author presentation in a library or school.

The Fort Worth Public Library offers the only free Spanish-language High School Equivalency preparation class in Tarrant County. The Library provides instruction and fees to cover exams, books, course supplies, and graduation ceremonies for participating students. The class prepares students to take the four subject-area GED exams required to earn a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. This virtual program allows many more students to participate than in person because it eliminates the need to secure reliable childcare daily. The first graduating class in March 2022 had 13 students.
The Spanish-language high school equivalency class is an important step toward meeting the Library's community vitality goals. This class gives an underserved community the ability to secure better employment opportunities, continue their educational journey, and use their commitment to certification as a step toward securing US citizenship.