The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work – traci kato-kiriyama
The fifth installment of Los Angeles Literature’s interview series “The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work” features Torrance native, poet, performer, cultural producer and community organizer traci kato-kiriyama. Continue reading The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work – traci kato-kiriyama
Los Angeles Literature Events: 09/02/24 – 09/08/24
Plenty of literary events this week: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops and kids events. Even the OC Zine Fest and the conclusion of the Poetry Olympics at the Central Library. Local writers reading this week include: Ra Avis, Laura Sermeño, Charlie Wren and Laurie Bedikian, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 09/02/24 – 09/08/24
Tanzila Ahmed: A Collage of Art, Poetry, and Community
Academic Zohra Saed writes about poet, artist and activist Tanzila Ahmed, her Poetry a Day for Ramadan initiative, her activism, identity and her new book “Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe: Poetry a Day Over a Decade of Ramadans.” Continue reading Tanzila Ahmed: A Collage of Art, Poetry, and Community
Final Week, No Events List
Another week with no list of weekly events. This is the last week of Los Angeles Literature’s summer vacation. The list of events will return next week. Continue reading Final Week, No Events List
How a Library Changed My Life
How the Hollywood Library changed the life of Joan Gannij, personal photographer to Charles Bukowski, journalist and children’s book author. How, “[l]ibrarians are more than people sitting behind a desk.” Continue reading How a Library Changed My Life
How I Knew Jerry Garcia
Earlier this month the literary community lost a talented poet and a good man. Poet Laurel Ann Bogen writes about how she became friends with Jerry Garcia, who he was and what he ment to her and the community. Continue reading How I Knew Jerry Garcia
No List of Weekly Events This Week
There is no list of local literary events this week. Los Angeles Literature is taking its summer break. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events This Week
Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/12/24 – 08/18/24
Plenty of literary events this week: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops and kids events, including the last Mobile Data Mag’s Open Mic Poetry, 2024 Summer Series reading at Pop Hop in Highland Park Saturday. Local writers reading this week include: Katelyn Doyle, Jay Cherie, Erick Garske, Daniel A. Olivas and Erica Lee Schlaikjer, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/12/24 – 08/18/24
Poet Carlos Ornelas on Why He Writes and Tackling the Difficult Topics Head On, While Building and Being in Community
Poet Sandy Shakes interviews poet, performer and mental health advocate Carlos Ornelas on the occasion of the release of his new poetry collection “Villains Vernacular.” He discusses tackling the difficult topics, building community and more. Continue reading Poet Carlos Ornelas on Why He Writes and Tackling the Difficult Topics Head On, While Building and Being in Community
Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/05/24 – 08/11/24
Plenty of literary events this week: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops, kids and teen events. Even the Women Who Submit Conference: Beyond the Writing at Plaza de la Raza. Local writers reading this week include: Lynne Thompson, Taz Ahmed, Gregory Bell, Ingrid Calderon Collins, Susan Hayden and Lory Bedikian, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/05/24 – 08/11/24
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