Letter From the Editor: The Next 12 Months
In Los Angeles Literature’s first Letter From the Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Brian Dunlap, talks about what is in store for the magazine a year after opening for submissions. Continue reading Letter From the Editor: The Next 12 Months
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/26/24 – 03/03/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids events and an LGBTQIA specific event. Plus, the annual Boca de Oro is back in Santa Aan Saturday, a day long literary and arts festival. Then, on Sunday, is the 6 Annual LibroMobile Literary Arts Festival in Fullerton. Local writers reading this week are: Jesenia Chavez, Carlos Ornelas, OC Youth Poet Natalie Rodriguez Merino, Diana Burbano, Jonathan Humanoid, Teresa Mei Chuc and Leslie Ortega, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/26/24 – 03/03/24
Shapeshifter Under a Wolf Moon
An in-depth interview with VOTH (Voice of the Harbor), a local poet from San Pedro. HIs talks about his debut collection, Dieagnosis, recovering from trauma and abuse, publishing with local press Riot of Roses Publishing, and helping others heal through his poetry and performances, and more. Continue reading Shapeshifter Under a Wolf Moon
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/19/24 – 02/25/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few LGBTQ specific and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Susan Straight, Nicelle Davis, Ron L. Dowell, Gustavo Hernandez, Juan Amador, Brian Dunlap and Jamie Jo Hoang, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/19/24 – 02/25/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/12/24 – 02/18/24
Plenty of literary events this week, including the annual UC Riverside’s Writers Week, both virtual and in-person. Other events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Jose Hernandez Diaz, Maestro, Alma Rosa Rivera, Ceasar Avelar, Diane Marie Brown, Lory Bedikian and Raffi Joe Wartanian, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/12/24 – 02/18/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/05/24 – 02/11/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids and YA events. Local writers reading this week are: Sha’quan Lewis, Jervey Tervalon, Natalia Molina and Ivette Ocampo, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/05/24 – 02/11/24
Iconic L.Á. Bookstores For Sale
Two of L.Á.’s most iconic bookstores are for sale. What’s in store for these businesses? Continue reading Iconic L.Á. Bookstores For Sale
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/29/24 – 02/04/24
The new weekly list of literary events. They include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids and a teen event. Local writers reading this week are: LADY KDAY, Anastasia Helena Fenald, Brandi Wells, Maestro, James Coats and bridgette bianca, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/29/24 – 02/04/24
Orange County’s New Poet Laureate
Recently, LibroMobile Arts Cooperative announced the 2024-2026 OC Poet Laureate: Gustavo Hernandez. The county’s second Poet Laureate. Check out who this poet is. Continue reading Orange County’s New Poet Laureate
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/22/24 – 01/28/24
The Literary community ramps up this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids events, including the Orange County Poet Laureate Celebration introducing the new Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez. Local writers reading this week are: F. Duglas Brown, Teresa Mei Chuc, Brenda Vaca, Maestro, Bill Cushing and Lynne Thompson, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/22/24 – 01/28/24
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