How the Salvadoran Diaspora Became a Literary Juggernaut
The Salvadoran diaspora has become successful and acclaimed writers. Many of these writers–Cynthia Guardado, Raquel Gutiérrez, William Archila, Yesika Salgado–call California and Los Ángeles home. These writers “‘[w]ithout hesitation,…are speaking truth to power, without the need to mediate themselves through a white, U.S.-centric gaze.'” Continue reading How the Salvadoran Diaspora Became a Literary Juggernaut
Los Angeles Zine Fest Is Back
Los Angeles Zine Fest returns in May. Continue reading Los Angeles Zine Fest Is Back
Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/13/23 – 03/19/23
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
The 7th Annual Boca de Oro Festival
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
Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/06/23 – 03/12/23
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
Rachel Howzell Hall, George Saunders, James Hannaham Among L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists
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
No list of weekly events this week. It will be back next week. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events
Crowds Descend on Grand Opening of Long-Awaited Pasadena Bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf
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
Highland Park’s Latest Artisanal Startup Takes a Bookish Turn
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
Bridging Community
Three Black voices rocked the mic at Page Against the Machine last Thursday. Continue reading Bridging Community
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