Los Angeles Literature Events 2/20/23 – 2/26/23
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops, and Be the Change Book Festival at Glendale Library Saturday. There are even kids and teen events. Local writers reading this week are: Former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodríguez, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Cory “Besskepp” Cofer, Ashaki Jackson, Amanda Yates Garcia, Francesca Lia Block and Steph Cha, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events 2/20/23 – 2/26/23
bridgette bianca on The Poet Speaks Podcast
Recently Poet and Professor bridgette bianca was featured on The Poet Speaks Podcast. Continue reading bridgette bianca on The Poet Speaks Podcast
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/13/23 – 02/19/23
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops, including the Annual UCR Writers Week. There is even several kids events. Local writers reading this week are: James Coats, Will Alexander, Carlos Lara, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Kuhamel Soul Brother No. 7, Cassandra Lane, Ron L. Dowell, Sofia Fey, Pete Hsu and Paola Gutierrez, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/13/23 – 02/19/23
Community News
The first Community News of the year. Open mics are returning, local writers are starting their own literary presses and a respected local journal has found a new home. Continue reading Community News
Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/06/23 – 02/12/23
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops all throughout the L.Á. area. There is even several YA, teen event and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: bridgette bianca, Lisbeth Coiman, Carla Sameth, Jen Cheng, James Coats, Kim Dower, Arthur Kayzakian and Romaine Washington, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/06/23 – 02/12/23
Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/30/23 – 02/05/23
Another busy week full of literary events: readings, open mics, book clubs and workshops all throughout the L.Á. area. There is even a YA, teen event and several kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Christina Hammonds Reed, Luivette Resto, Matt Sedillo, James Evert Jones, Natalie Sierra and Elisabeth Houston, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/30/23 – 02/05/23
Will Alexander’s Sonic Grammar
L.Á. native Will Alexander “is considered one of the premier surrealist poets alive.” His newly released collection of poems is “Divine Blue Light,” dedicated to John Coltrane. Continue reading Will Alexander’s Sonic Grammar
Friends of Cellar Door Books
An update on the eviction of independent Cellar Door Books in Riverside. Continue reading Friends of Cellar Door Books
Tonya Ingram, an Inspiring L.A. Poet and ‘Lupus Warrior,’ Died Waiting for a kidney
Sad news in the Los Ángeles literary community with the passing of performance poet Tonya Ingram. Continue reading Tonya Ingram, an Inspiring L.A. Poet and ‘Lupus Warrior,’ Died Waiting for a kidney
Landlord Forcing Cellar Door Books Out of Their Lease Due to Drag Queen Storytime
Cellar Door Books opened 10 years ago when there were no independent bookstores in Riverside, CA. Nestled into the Eastside of the Canyon Crest Towne Center, near Canyon Crest Dr., the bookstore opened before their shelves where full. The community was eager for a new bookstore and once the doors opened owner Linda Nurick said, “people came in almost as if they were going to find a book they wanted to buy simply to support us.”
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