On August 6, author Lynne Cox will discuss her book Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog. For the entire month of July, teens can submit two pieces of artwork based around the Read Beyond the Beaten Path theme and the outdoors. Submissions can be paintings, sketches, drawings, watercolors or sculptures no larger than 8.5” x 11.” To learn more or to participate, email libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov.