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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Saturday Afternoon Poetry
As the weeks of the “stay at home” order pass by, more and more virtual literary events are cropping up from L.A. writers, open mics and literary organizations. The following event is a reading hosted by Saturday Afternoon Poetry, as part of their 2020 San Gabriel Valley Poetry Festival, tomorrow. Saturday. Read a poem or two by a poet that has helped you get through this pandemic so far. Or your poet friend or by that poet that inspired you to write. It’s a Zoom reading. Most of all Enjoy interacting with other like minded humans.
The L.A. Times Book Prizes Ceremony Will Be Virtual, And Free, This Year
By Dorany Pineda
FROM: L.A. Times
This year, the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony will be free and open to all, because it will be virtual.
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Will The Coronavirus Outbreak Lead to New L.A. Crime Fiction? The Jury Is Out
What new L.Á. crime fiction will the Coronavirus Outbreak lead to? Continue reading Will The Coronavirus Outbreak Lead to New L.A. Crime Fiction? The Jury Is Out
Breathe. Write. Share. Virtual Poetry Workshop.
By Brian Dunlap
During this time of social distancing, many writers in the L.Á. literary community are holding virtual events from workshops to open mics to readings and book clubs in an effort to keep us all connected to each other and our humansess. Below is one such event, hosted by Long Beach poet Nancy Lynée Woo. Continue reading “Breathe. Write. Share. Virtual Poetry Workshop.”
Creative Closeness In A Time of Social Distance
By Nancy Lynée Woo
FROM: Long Beach Post
As we adjust to our new reality, poets, writers and arts organizations have quickly risen to the occasion, creating virtual opportunities for people to connect while isolated at home.
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A Letter From Local Publusher Kaya Press
FROM: Kaya Press Facebook
Dear Friends,
We hope you and your loved ones are supported, and are able to cultivate laughter and a sense of ease during this challenging and precarious season. In order to reduce the chances of transmission of COVID-19, Kaya Press’ small team of staff and interns began working from home last week. Nevertheless, our commitment to literature, our authors, and our literary community remains unwavering.
Virtual Arts
By Brian Dunlap
We have seen over the last week, artists and musicians posting videos of them singing, performing or reading from their work or livestreaming their performances and readings. It’s a chance to keep people connected to each other during a time of isolation and sickness. It’s also a chance at self care, something to enjoy and take one’s mind off the worries and stress of the Coronavirus and all its effects.
9th Annual LitFest Pasadena Cancelled
By Brian Dunlap
The other day, LitFest Pasadena posted the fillowing press release on its Facebook page. If there is more information regarding this year’s LitFest, I’ll post it on Los Angeles Literature.
No Literary Events Due To Coronavirous
By Brian Dunlap
Amind the rapidly changing living conditions surrounding the Coronavirus, there are no in-person literary events happening this week and into the near future. No gatherings of over 10 people are permitted, the White House now recommends.
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