How Skylight Became One of L.A.’s Most Beloved Indie Bookstores
“In a recent survey sent out by The Times asking writers about their preferred stores, Skylight was a popular favorite.” Continue reading How Skylight Became One of L.A.’s Most Beloved Indie Bookstores
Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/09/22 – 05/15/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Book Club Bonanza: Let’s Celebrate Asian Pacific Voices via Central Library, LAPL – Online Teen Event
Teens may join our librarians online as they share books for teens that celebrate Asian Pacific voices in YA literature and celebrate and join the Big Read.
The Best We Could Do, by author Thi Bui, is an illustrated graphic noel portraying one family’s poignant journey from war-torn Vietnam to America and will resonate with all who hope for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
The book club discussion itself will be held on Monday, May 23rd, but we will also host a read-alikes discussion on May 9th.
Watch past episodes on YouTube for more book recommendations.
NOTE: See site for RSVP & event details.
Where: Central Library, LAPL
Date: Monday the 9th
Time: 4:30 pm
Address: LAPL – Online (see site)
Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/book-club-bonanza-lets-celebrate-asian-pacific-voices
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Meet Mike Sonksen: Also Known as Mike The Poet
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FROM: WEHO Times
Mike Sonksen is our fifth poet profile who is featured at The West Hollywood Gateway, for Poetry Month 2022. Located at 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard, The Gateway continues to support poets each year on the main digital billboard at the courtyard.
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How Los Angeles Transformed American Literature
“That’s the thing about Los Angeles: Everything we say about it is both true and false.” Continue reading How Los Angeles Transformed American Literature
Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/02/22 – 05/08/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
World Literature Book Club: Story Selections via Central Library, LAPL – Online Event
Join us for a spirited discussion of the world’s best short stories! All selections are from The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story (New York, 2021) ed. John Freeman. This month’s selections are:
May 2: St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell (2007)
May 9: The Last Thing We Need by Claire Vaye Watkins (2010)
May 16: Ken Liu: Selection to be Announced
May 23: The Dune by Stephen King (2011)
NOTE: See site for event details and Zoom link.
Where: West Valley Regional Branch Library, LAPL – Online event
Date: Monday the 2nd
Time: 10 am
Address: LAPL – Online Event
Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/world-literature-book-club-36
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Meet Poet Astrid | Author, Poet, & Writer
FROM: Shoutout LA
We had the good fortune of connecting with Poet Astrid and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 04/25/22 – 05/01/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
Teen Book Bites: Neurodiversity in Young Adult Fiction via Central Library, LAPL – Online Teen YouTube & FB Event
Teens may join our librarians online as they share books for teens that celebrate neurodiverse characters in YA literature.
Watch past episodes on YouTube for more book recommendations.
NOTE: See site for RSVP & event details.
Where: Central Library, LAPL – Online YouTube & FB event
Date: Monday the 25th
Time: 3 pm
Address: LAPL – Online (see site)
Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/teen-book-bites-neurodiversity-ya
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Meet Luivette Resto | Mother, Poet, Educator
FROM: Shoutout LA
We had the good fortune of connecting with Luivette Resto and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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Los Angeles Literature Events: 04/18/22 – 04/24/22
NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here
A Celebration of Chicano Culture with Dr. José Ángel Gutiérrez at El Camino College – In-Person Event
Dr. José Ángel Gutiérrez, a primary figure of the Chicano Movement and founder of the Raza Unida Party, will speak on identity and activism.
Dr. José Ángel Gutiérrez, the author of numerous books on Chicano culture, including The Eagle Has Eyes: The FBI Surveillance of Cesar E. Chavez of the United Farmworkers Union of America, 1965-1975 (2019), is a primary figure of the Chicano Movement and founder of the Raza Unida Party. He will speak on identity and activism in an afternoon presentation.
NOTE: See site for event details. Free and open to the public.
Where: El Camino College, Haag Recital Hall
Date: Monday the 18th
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Address: 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
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‘Written Without Shame’: Mexican-American Poet Briana Muñoz on Poetry, Performance and Her Indigenous Roots
“Los Angeles is a home that keeps Muñoz inspired. ‘There is so much movement. You just walk out the door and there’s a poem,’ she says.” Continue reading ‘Written Without Shame’: Mexican-American Poet Briana Muñoz on Poetry, Performance and Her Indigenous Roots
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