In Her Debut Poetry Collection, Anatalia Vallez Explores Her Roots As A Latina Writer In O.C.
By Ada Tseng
FROM: LA Times OC
The first poem in Anatalia Vallez’s “the most spectacular mistake” is called “bond,” and it’s about honoring the generations of Mexican women who came before her.
Los Angeles Literature Events 5/04/20 – 5/10/20
All Events Are Online/Vritual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
The Stay at Home and Read a Book Ball: Safer at Home Edition
Although the original event date has passed, you may still participate—any time you choose. Select a book and get lost in the pages, and support the library’s fundraising efforts by donating what you would have spent on an evening’s entertainment.. Then share what you’re reading on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter.
This event will continue weekly through the quarantine period.
Where: Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) Online Event
Date: Monday the 4th
Time: 9 am – 9 pm
Address: FACEBOOK
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/515180569168972/
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Review: The Cowboys of Compton, First a Curiosity and Then a Legacy
“In certain parts of South L.A., ‘wild’ was a power flex, a way to self-name. As writer and photographer Walter Thompson-Hernández illuminates in his ambitious new book, ‘The Compton Cowboys.'” Continue reading Review: The Cowboys of Compton, First a Curiosity and Then a Legacy
Luivette Resto: A Political Existence
By Alexandria Villegas
FROM: 7500 Magazine
It was approximately 7:00pm on February 27th, 2020 when I sat down with poet Luivette Resto in the small courtyard of Woodbury University’s campus library, empty and silent in the late-night hour. As a slight chill settled in the air, we chatted to the soothing patter of the courtyard fountain, occasionally pausing our conversation as we listened to the droning roar of an airplane flying overhead, courtesy of the nearby Burbank airport. Illuminated by the soft yellow glow of the lights strung above us, we talked about Luivette’s work, her inspiration, goals, and her commitment to living an “unapologetic” life.
Los Angeles Literature Events 4/28/20 – 5/03/20
Streaming Online Storytime at Rancho Los Cerritos – Kids Event
Our curator Sarah will present a free online storytime with new songs and stories to sing and read every Tuesday morning. This event is free but does require advanced sign-up so we can send you the videos.
Where: Rancho Los Cerritos
Date: Tuesday the 28th
Time: 11 am – 11:30 am
Address: Online
Website: https://www.facebook.com/event/1102436860154638/
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Meet Juan Cardenas
FROM: VoyageLA
Today we’d like to introduce you to Juan Cardenas.
Juan, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I was originally born in Leon, Guanajuato Mexico and raised in the City of Van Nuys in San Fernando Valley, California. My story is about migration, displacement and belonging. Crossing the Tj border for the second time at 10, and not feeling welcomed by family or city left tremendous scar in my heart. It was when I discovered expression through art and writing that I was able to heal and discover who I am, and I always had been a Chicano.
He Made Waves on the River: Lewis MacAdams Passes Away
By Carren Jao
FROM: KCET.org
Without Lewis MacAdams, an avowed poet, Los Angeles might have completely forgotten the river that birthed the city. “There would not be a movement to save or restore the L.A. river without him,” said Joe Edmiston, executive director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. “He was able to provide some romance, some poetry, some vision that you didn’t see.”
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SideShow Books Mystery Bags
There are many independent bookstores throughout Southern California. 51 by my last count. From Fullerton to Sylmar to Venice to Boyle Heights to Leimert Park and Pomona and everywhere in-between. They all need our support.
Youth Poet Laurate Amanda Gorman Offers Words of Hope Amind Coronavirous Pandemic
By Brian Dunlap
Los Ángeles native Amanda Gorman, the U.S.’s inaugural youth poet laureate, is offering Americans some words of inspiration to help get through this stressful time. Her words, like all poetry, helps people understand the world around them, to help contextualize and organize discordant aspects of our lives. Former Poet Laureate of Los Ángeles Luis J. Rodriguez says, “Her poetry draws on deep ideas, images, stories and concerns. She exudes confidence in her voice, her presentation and in the social issues she considers paramount.”
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Coronavirus Is Topic One Among Newly Announced L.A. Times Book Prize Winners
By Dorany Pineda
FROM: L.A. Times
The Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were announced on Twitter today. Among the winners in 14 categories, who submitted acceptance speech videos, were Steph Cha, Ben Lerner, Namwalli Serpell, George Packer, Maria Popova and Walter Mosley. Marlon James won the inaugural Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction.
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