Broken
The escalation of ICE raids that began in Los Ángeles in June has touched all of Southern California, not least the literary community. Jessica Wilson, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Poet Society, shares how the raids have turned her life upside down. Continue reading Broken
Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/17/25 – 11/23/25
Los Angeles Literature’s list of weekly events is back.
There are all still open mics, readings, workshops, book clubs and more. Some local writers reading this week are: Myriam Gurba, Carolina Rivera Escamilla, Pam Concepcion, Jessica Gallion, Pam Ward and jimmy vega, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/17/25 – 11/23/25
Beyond Baroque Cancels the 2025 Southern California Poetry Festival
NEA grant cancellation affects Beyond Baroque’s literary arts programming, leads to this weekend’s marathon fundraiser. Continue reading Beyond Baroque Cancels the 2025 Southern California Poetry Festival
No List of Weekly Events
There is no list of weekly events this week. However, included are a few to get people started. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/27/25 – 11/02/25
No book festivals this week, but still another busy one in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community. Open mics, readings, book clubs, workshops and a few LGBTQIA+ and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Iris De Anda, Brenda Vaca, William Archilla, Robin Coste Lewis and Brian Dunlap, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/27/25 – 11/02/25
The Inland Empire Now Has its Own Book Festival
The Inland Empire has long been stereotyped by the rest of Southern California—dismissed as “just the area east of Los Ángeles.” On October 11th, Riverside hosted the IE’s first-ever book festival, bringing together local voices, writers, and community members to celebrate in telling its own stories. Continue reading The Inland Empire Now Has its Own Book Festival
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25
Another busy week, with another book festival, the LIWANAG LIT FEST, in Long Beach, in celebration of Filipino History Month. Plus, the full slate of other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Mary Talusan Lacanlale, VOTH, Mariano Zaro, Nacelle Davis, Myriam Gurba and A.M. Sosa, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25
Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community with two big events: The 2nd Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair in Long Beach, and in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, the 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam. Plus, all the other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Ashley C. Lanuza, Jeremy Ra, Raffi Wartanian, David Dayen, Hannah Pachman and CJ Charles, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/06/25 – 10/12/25
A busy week in Los Angeles Literature with the 1st Annual Riverside Book Festival at the Riverside Main Library in Riverside Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm. It’ll feature such local authors as Susan Straight, Cassandra Lane, Judah 1, Diosa X and Isabel Quintero, among others. Plus, there are still literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs happening all over the Southland. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/06/25 – 10/12/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/29/25 – 10/05/25
Had some issues with this weeks list of weekly events, but it’s finally published.
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: soledad con carne, Sofia Aguilar, Tee, Micah Bournes, Brian Evenson and Viet Thanh Nguyen, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/29/25 – 10/05/25
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