Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/26/25 – 6/1/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. Several LGBTQIA events as pride month begins on Sunday. Plus, the 1st Annual Poetry/Literary Festival at Santa Ana College on Wednesday and Thursday. Local writers featuring this week include: Jervey Tervalon, Rhys Langston, Gia Civerolo, Joshua Rafael Castro, Lory Bedikian and Grant Wamack, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/26/25 – 6/1/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/19/25 – 5/25/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. This weekend is the WeHo Pride Arts Festival featuring readings from banned LGBTQ+ books, among other arts events. Plus, all the other typical literary events talking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Ivan Salinas, Donato Martinez, Bill Cushing, David Trinidad, Jesenia Chavez and Rocio Carlos, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/19/25 – 5/25/25
Letter From the Editor: Writers, Publishers and Literary Organizations Face Uncertain Future
Arts funding is being gutted. Grants are rescinded mid-cycle. Diverse literary voices are being pushed to the margins—again. But at Los Angeles Literature, we’re not backing down. Continue reading Letter From the Editor: Writers, Publishers and Literary Organizations Face Uncertain Future
The Relaunch of La Palabra
On May 3rd, Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park relaunched its signature open mic, La Palabra, with new host: poet Pam Concepcion, during an afternoon honoring the nearby neighborhoods impacted by January’s Eaton Fire. Continue reading The Relaunch of La Palabra
Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/12/25 – 5/18/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. The 4th Annual Pomona Poetry & Book Fest continues at the L.A. County Fair and the 9th Annual Anarchist Book Fair takes place on the 17th and 18th. Plus, all the other typical literary events talking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Lester Graves Lennon, Mimi Tempestt, Angelina Saenz, C.B. Lee, Steven Hendrix and Alyesha Wise, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/12/25 – 5/18/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/05/25 – 5/11/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. The 48th UCR Writers Week at UC Riverside takes place with author readings and talks Monday-Friday. Plus, all the other typical literary events talking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Xochitil-Julisa Bermejo, Lynda V. E. Crawford, Kim Dower, Briana Muñoz Sandy Shakes and Usolospher, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/05/25 – 5/11/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/28/25 – 5/04/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. There are three different literary festivals taking place: LitFest in the Dena at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Yallwest at SAMO High in Santa Monica and week one of the 4th Annual Pomona Poetry & Book Fest at the L.Á. County Fair. Plus, all the other typical literary events are talking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Nicelle Davis, Jeremy Ra, Marcus Omari, VOTH, Alex Petunia, Hannah Patchman and Pw, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/28/25 – 5/04/25
Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/22/25 – 4/27/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with the 30th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books taking place this weekend, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm at USC. There are still workshops, open mics, kids events, book clubs, kids and an LGBTQIA event and more. Local writers featuring at the Book Festival are: Alex Espinoza, Amy Gerstler, Attica Locke, Bill Deverell, Daniel A. Olivas, Donna Spruijot-Metz and Felicia ‘Fe’ Montes, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/22/25 – 4/27/25
Places We Call Home
Last Sunday’s reading and conversation, “Places We Call Home: Exile, Change and Collective Futures,” at Avenue 50 Studio, featured local poets William Archila, Cynthia Guardado, and Janel Pineda. Together, they explored how U.S. neocolonialism continues to shape the Salvadoran American experience—and the poets who write powerfully about it. Continue reading Places We Call Home
Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/14/25 – 4/20/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature before Easter on Sundy. There are workshops, open mics, kids events, book clubs, young adult events and more. Local writers featuring this week include: Luivette Resto, Elena Karina Byrne, Mimi Tempestt, William Archila, Amaud Jamaul Johnson and Donna Spruijt-Metz, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/14/25 – 4/20/25
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