Local writer Lynell George wins Grammy for ‘Otis Redding Live at the Whisky A Go Go’
by RANDY LEWIS
From: L.A. Times
The L.A. connection is strong in the winner of the Grammy Award for album notes.
It was awarded to veteran music writer, and former Times staff writer, Lynell George, for her notes for the box set “Otis Redding Live at the Whisky A Go Go: The Complete Recordings,” documenting the soul singer’s incendiary performances at the West Hollywood nightclub in 1966.
Los Angeles Literature Events 1/29/18 –2/04/18
Yoga for Writers at Hyde Park-Mariam Matthews Branch Library, LAPL–YA Event
Yoga and writing go together as both are journeys into the self. Our Yoga for Seniors teacher is now teaching this free 8 session workshop of yoga for writers at the library. If you are a writer or just like to write, come and experience this class. Bring a mat, blanket or cushion to sit on and your writing tools. Space is limited. Sign up at the reference desk or call: 323-750-7241.
Where: Hyde Park-Miriam Matthews Branch Library, LAPL
Date: Monday the 29th
Time: 6:30 pm
Address: 2205 W. Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Website: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/yoga-writers-0
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There is a New Host for Avenue 50’s La Palabra’s Open Mic Poetry Reading Series
by Brian Dunlap
The last time La Palabra was held at Avenue 50 Studios in December, host Karineh Mahdessian couldn’t hold back tears that spoke to the deep connections she’s made during her time as host of the long running open mic reading series. Karineh’s time was coming to a close. The community she helped nurture packed the back room to help send her off.
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Sunday at The Table Reading Series
By Brian Dunlap
Sunday at the Hollywood Hotel was a time to build community. 13 writers and active participants in the Los Ángeles literary community came together to discuss creating, nurturing and sustaining the community that means so much to them. Also, they came together to remind everyone, they too are writers, by sharing their work.
This was another edition of “The Table Reading Series”, created by Los Ángeles novelist Natasha Deón. It began last year with “the goal to help raise up the next generation of writers and readers to be actively engaged in the writing community; to invest in them, give them a space to begin, to reach new or estranged writers in Los Angeles, and to provide fresh outlets for writers and fans to engage and contribute to the vibrancy of the Los Angeles literary community.”
Los Angeles Literature Events 1/22/18 –1/28/18
Conchas y Café at Baldwin Hills Branch Library, LAPL
Please join us for our weekly series as we create finished works of poetry and writing for “zines.” Coffee and sweet breads will be served.
Where: Baldwin Hills Branch Library, Meeting Room A
Date: Monday the 22nd
Time: 1 pm
Address: 904 Manhattan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Website: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/conchas-y-café
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Los Angeles Literature Events 1/16/18 –1/21/18
WriTeens Workshop at 
, LAPL–Teen Event
Join us for our recurring WriTeens class/workshop throughout the year to work on a poetry book.
Where: Pacoima Branch Library, LAPL
Date: Tuesday the 16th
Time: 4 pm
Address: 13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Website: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/writeens-and-poetry-books
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Los Angeles Literature Events 1/8/18 –1/14/18
Google Expeditions AR at John C. Fremont Branch Library–Adults, Teens, Kids Event
Please join us for our Science Fun, Winter Reading Challenge, as show-and-tell meets augmented reality. Expeditions AR uses Google’s AR technology to map a physical location and place 3D objects, and participants can walk around the objects, get in close to spot details, and step back to see the full picture.
Expeditions include: basic land formations, circulatory system, dinosaurs, DNA/RNA, the ocean floor, phases of the moon, Renaissance art, the solar system, the space race, etc.
Contact the library directly to find out which Expedition is being showcased at this location. This event is recommended for all, ages 5 and up.
NOTE: Check Edendale Branch Library and others for further offerings of this program.
Where: John C. Fremont Branch Library, LAPL
Date: Monday the 8th
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
Address: 6121 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Website: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/google-expeditions-ar-augmented-reality-11
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John Brantingham: A Poet Laureate
by Brian Dunlap
Los Ángeles poet and writer John Brantingham has been chosen as Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ first Poet Laureate.
Los Angeles Literature Events 1/2/18 –1/7/18
HAPPY NEW YEAR: 2018!
Storytime at Hastings Ranch, Vroman’s Bookstore–Children’s Events
Please join us every Tuesday morning at our Hastings Ranch store for Storytime for children.
Where: Vroman’s Bookstore, Hastings Ranch
Date: Tuesday the 2nd
Time: 10 am
Address: 3729 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Website: http://www.vromansbookstore.com/event/storytime-hastings-ranch-91 /
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Empowering Diverse Writers, Innovaatively
By Agatha French
From: Los Angeles Times
Kima Jones is the founder of Jack Jones Literary Arts, a not-yet-3-year-old, three-person L.A.-based book publicity company whose clients are primarily women of color. Jones is a savvy media strategist and creative force, already counting a Pulitzer Prize winner (Tyehimba Jess’ poetry collection “Oilo”) among her campaigns.
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