Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops and a kids event or two. Local writers reading this week include: YXTA Maya Murray, Jonathan Santa Maria, Victoria Lynn NcCoy, Brian Sonia-Wallace, Antoineta Villamil, Cory Cofer and Jeffrey Martin, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/13/23 – 03/19/23
On March 4th, the 7th Annual Boca de Oro Festival returned to Downtown Santa Ana, celebrating visual, performing, and literary arts and culture. Local poets read and high school students performed. Continue reading The 7th Annual Boca de Oro Festival
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops and a kids and YA event or two. Local writers reading this week are: Justin Torres, Seqouia Mercier, Anastasia Helena Fenald and Shy But Flyy, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/06/23 – 03/12/23
The Los Angeles Times announced the finalist for their annual book prizes. Winners will be announced the night before the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Continue reading Rachel Howzell Hall, George Saunders, James Hannaham Among L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists
No list of weekly events this week. It will be back next week. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events
Octavia’s Bookshelf, Pasadena’s new bookstore dedicated to Black, Indigenous and people of color, opened to the public on February 18. Continue reading Crowds Descend on Grand Opening of Long-Awaited Pasadena Bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf
A new bookstore has opened in Highland Parkco-founded by two local independent publishers Unnamed Press and Rare Bird Lit. Continue reading Highland Park’s Latest Artisanal Startup Takes a Bookish Turn
Three Black voices rocked the mic at Page Against the Machine last Thursday. Continue reading Bridging Community
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops, and Be the Change Book Festival at Glendale Library Saturday. There are even kids and teen events. Local writers reading this week are: Former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodríguez, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Cory “Besskepp” Cofer, Ashaki Jackson, Amanda Yates Garcia, Francesca Lia Block and Steph Cha, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events 2/20/23 – 2/26/23
Recently Poet and Professor bridgette bianca was featured on The Poet Speaks Podcast. Continue reading bridgette bianca on The Poet Speaks Podcast
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