Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/04/22 – 07/10/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Monday Night & Wednesday Workshops at Beyond Baroque – On Hiatus This Week
The two free online Poetry Writing Workshops offered by Beyond Baroque on Monday and Wednesday, by Raquel Baker and Jose Hernandez Diaz, respectively, are on hiatus this week only.
Where: Beyond Baroque – Online events (tickets at Eventbrite)
Date: Monday the 4th and Wednesday the 6th
Times: 7:30 pm & 8 pm
Address: Zoom Online (cancelled)
Website: https://beyondbaroque.org/free_workshops.html
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Redemption Through Literature
An interview with former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodriguez. Continue reading Redemption Through Literature
Roar Shack Returns in Person
“The reading series Roar Shack, hosted by novelist David Rocklin, was returning in person for the first time since February 2020.” Continue reading Roar Shack Returns in Person
Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/27/22 – 07/03/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Quantum Book Club: The Candle and the Flame at The Book Jewel – In-Person Event
The Quantum Book Club reads selections from literary fiction and nonfiction, on the last Monday of every month. Join us to discuss the June selection, The Candle and the Flame, by Nafiza Azad.
This sophisticated debut novel combines basic Islamic concepts and Middle Eastern mythology in a YA fantasy set in a city along the along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn. This book weaves an immersive tale of magic and the importance of names; fiercely independent women; and, perhaps most importantly, the work for harmony within a city of a thousand cultures and cadences.
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Where: The Book Jewel
Date: Monday the 27th
Time: 6 pm
Address: 6259 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BookJewelBookstore/photos/pcb.731164534965353/731164484965358/
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Flight School Open Mic Is Back
It’s been five years. The words. The music. Silent. Flight School Open Mic was grounded on April 25, 2017.
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The Release of 2 Revere Place
Last Wednesday Aruni Wijesinghe released her debut poetry collection “2 Rever Place.” Continue reading The Release of 2 Revere Place
Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/20/22 – 06/26/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Cleyvis Natera, with Steph Cha, & Neruda on the Park at Skylight Bookstore – In-Person Event
Cleyvis Natera, iin conversation with Steph Cha (Your House Will Pay), will discuss his new novel, Neruda on the Park, a beautifully layered portrait of family, friendship, and ambition.
Neruda on the Park weaves a rich and vivid tapestry of community as well as the sacrifices we make to protect what we love most, announcing Cleyvis Natera as an electrifying new voice.
The Guerreros have lived in Nothar Park, a predominantly Dominican part of New York City, for twenty years. When demolition begins on a neighboring tenement, Eusebia, an elder of the community, takes matters into her own hands by devising an increasingly dangerous series of schemes to stop construction of the luxury condos. Meanwhile, Eusebia’s daughter, Luz, a rising associate at a top Manhattan law firm who strives to live the bougie lifestyle her parents worked hard to give her, becomes distracted by a sweltering romance with the handsome white developer at the company her mother so vehemently opposes.
As Luz’s father, Vladimir, secretly designs their retirement home in the Dominican Republic, mother and daughter collide, ramping up tensions in Nothar Park, racing toward a near-fatal climax.
NOTE: See site for tickets, link, and details.
Where: Skylight Bookstore
Date: Monday the 20th
Time: 7 pm – PST
Address: 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-cleyvis-natera-presents-neruda-park-steph-cha
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A Whole Ecosystem: Collective Effervescence in Los Angeles Poetry
Mike Sonksen documents the history of L.Á. Poetry venues and the evolution of spoken word. Continue reading A Whole Ecosystem: Collective Effervescence in Los Angeles Poetry
Eso Won Books Writes Its Closing Chapter
L.Á.’s oldest Black-owned bookstore, Eso Won, is closing at the end of the year. The owners want to retire. Continue reading Eso Won Books Writes Its Closing Chapter
Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/13/22 – 06/19/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Tween Book Club via Rancho Park Branch Library, LAPL – Online Tween Event
Kids ages 9 to 12 are invited to a monthly book discussion, to share other books they have read and to get new reading recommendations.
In June, we’ll discuss Wonderstruck, by Brian Selznick. The book should be read in advance of the meeting. Find a copy to borrow at the library site link.
NOTE: See site for Zoom link and details.
Where: LAPL Online event
Date: Monday the13th
Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
Address: Online Event (see site)
Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/tween-book-club
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