Author: Brian Dunlap

Brian Dunlap is a native Angeleño capturing the city’s stories hidden in plain sight. He’s the author of the chapbook Concrete Paradise (Finishing Line Press, 2018) and the winner of a Marvin Bell Memorial Poetry Prize from december magazine judged by former Los Ángeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodriguez. He's also the Editor-in-Chief of Los Angeles Literature, an independent online magazine covering the Greater Los Ángeles literary community.
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/12/26 – 10/18/26

An incredibly busy week in the Greater Los Ángeles literary community. Events from Inlandia Institute’s Booze and Books in Redlands to Min Jin Lee Reading at La Habra City Hall to Beyond Baroque’s No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser, Saturday featuring approximately 50 local poets to open mics, readings and workshops everywhere in-between. Some local writers reading this week include: Los Angeles Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace, Jeremy Ra, former Malibu Poet Laureate Ricardo Means Ybarra, Deena Metzger, Pastiche Queen and F. Douglas Brown, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/12/26 – 10/18/26

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The Local Literary Community Recommends Local Latinx Writers and Poets for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Latinx Voices of L.A. 📚✨

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Los Angeles Literature asked local writers to highlight powerful Latinx writers and poets shaping Greater L.A.

Check out who they recommended—and read their picks now! Continue reading The Local Literary Community Recommends Local Latinx Writers and Poets for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/05/26 – 10/11/26

Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles literary community. Events at the OC libraries, a workshop at the Riverside Main Library, Trenches Full of Poets open mic in Long Beach and an LGBTQIA+ workshop with West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng in West Hollywood and everywhere in-between. Some local writers featuring this week are: Pam Concepcion, Genesis Perez, Cassandra Lane, Malibu Poet Laureate Charlotte Ward, Brenda Vaca and Sam Quinones, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/05/26 – 10/11/26

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/28/26 – 10/04/26

Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles literary community. Another book festival takes place this weekend, The 3rd Annual Burbank Book Festival from 10 am – 4 pm Saturday at the Buena Vista Branch Library. Plus, open mics, reading and workshops. Local writers reading this week include: Gary Phillips, Mansi Shah, Romaine Washington, Lena Valencia, Laila Lalami and Rosanna Xia, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/28/26 – 10/04/26

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/21/26 – 9/27/26

Another busy week in the Greater Los Ángeles literary community. With the start of Hispanic Heritage Month last week, there are many events highlighting Latinx literature. One is the 11th Edition of the LéaLA Spanish Book Fair & Literary Festival lasting four days the 24th – 27th at LA Plaza de la Cultura y las Artes in DTLA. Check out all the events from the IE to Los Ángeles and Orange Counties. Local writers reading this week are: Yesika Salgado, Paul Vangelisti, Maurya Simon, Pam Concepcion, Kelly Lytle Hernández and Tananarive Due, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/21/26 – 9/27/26

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/14/26 – 9/20/26

This week in the Greater Los Angeles literary community, there are readings, conversations, open mics, and workshops for readers and writers. Plus, The Last Bookstore is bringing back their Spring Arts Tower Takeover Saturday and in Orange County on Sunday is the Children’s Book Festival. Local writers featuring this week are: Tomi Simmons, Jesenia Chavez, Kelly Lytle Hernández, Keayva Mitchell, and Claire Dougherty, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/14/26 – 9/20/26

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Los Angeles Literature Events: Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/07/26 – 9/13/26

This week in the Greater Los Angeles literary community, there are readings, conversations, open mics, and workshops for readers and writers. The week concludes with the 3rd Annual East Los Book Festival on Saturday at the East Los Angeles Civic Center. Some writers appearing at the festival are: Viet Thanh Nguyen; Herbert Siguenza, founding member of the theatre troop Culture Clash; Brenda Vaca, poet and founder of local Riot of Roses Publishing House; and Diosa Xochiquetzalcóatl, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/07/26 – 9/13/26

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OC Poets Laureate: A Reading and Reception

On August 23, poetry took center stage in Santa Ana as Orange County welcomed its next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate. From Caroline Shin and Youth Poet Laureate Clara Mejia-Yuan to Jesus Cortez, Alexis Jaimes, and outgoing Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez, the afternoon showcased poetry rooted in community, identity, and social justice. Continue reading OC Poets Laureate: A Reading and Reception

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/31/26 – 9/06/26

Another week packed with literary events across Greater Los Ángeles. Workshops, readings, open mics, book clubs and more. Local writers reading this week include: Wendy Van Camp, L.Á. Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace, Bri Stokes, Lauren T. Davila, S.A. Griffin and PW, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/31/26 – 9/06/26

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/24/26 – 8/30/26

Another week packed with literary events across Greater Los Ángeles. Workshops, readings, open mics, book clubs and more from Riverside to Monrovia to Long Beach to Santa Ana and everywhere in-between. Local writers reading this week include: K. Andrew Turner, Sofia Aguilar, Raffi Joe Wartanian, Samantha Rios and Simone Swearingen, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/24/26 – 8/30/26

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