Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/16/24 – 12/22/24
The final weekly list of events of 2024. The week before Christmas there are still readings, open mics, workshops, book clubs, an LGBTQ teen event and a kids event. There are even some local writers reading this week that include: Tommy Domino, Adalgisa Nico and David Nico, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/16/24 – 12/22/24
Infusing Her Los Ángeles Roots in The Aves, by Ryane Nicole Granados
Desiree Kannel’s book review on “The Aves” by South Central native and Loyola Marymount teacher Ryane Nicole Granados. Granados brings to life the vibrant culture and deep love she holds for the South Central neighborhood that shaped her. Continue reading Infusing Her Los Ángeles Roots in The Aves, by Ryane Nicole Granados
Community News
Since the last community news in June, a lot has happened in the literary community. Avenue 50 Studio has had issues with its landlord, authors published books, poetry slams have occurred and more. Continue reading Community News
Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/09/24 – 12/15/24
Plenty of literary events this week including readings, open mics, workshops, book clubs, LGBTQIA and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Maestro, Pam Concepcion, Rhiannon Cielos Chavez, Nikolai Garcia and Guest Terri Niccum, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/09/24 – 12/15/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/02/24 – 12/08/24
Plenty of literary events this week including readings, open mics, workshops and book clubs. Local writers reading this week are: Kate Maruyama, David Rocklin, Linda Ravenswood, Yago S. Cura, Meliza Bañales and Ra Avis, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/02/24 – 12/08/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/25/24 – 12/01/24
A Happy Thnaksgiving! There are still plenty of literary events this week including readings, open mics, workshops and more. There are a few local writers reading this week such as poets Juan Amador and VOTH. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/25/24 – 12/01/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/18/24 – 11/24/24
Plenty of literary events this week including the one-year anniversary celebration for The Libros Lincoln Heights. Reading at the celebration are: Viet Than Nguyen and Donato Martinez, among others. Poet Alex Petunia and co. will be writing poetry on demand as well. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/18/24 – 11/24/24
Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/11/24 – 11/17/24
Sorry for the list of weekly events being late, but the new list has now been published in Los Angeles Literature. The list contains events from Tuesday-Sunday. However, the annual Southern California Poetry Festival takes place this Friday-Sunday at Beyond Baroque. It’s a huge gathering of poets from all over the Southland. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/11/24 – 11/17/24
It Isn’t Proper: An Attempted Tribute to Peter J. Harris
At the close of October, the Greater Los Angeles literary community mourned the loss of Peter J. Harris, a cherished mentor, poet, and father. Poet Donny Jackson reflects on his relationship with Harris and the profound impact he had on his life and work. Continue reading It Isn’t Proper: An Attempted Tribute to Peter J. Harris
Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/04/24 – 11/10/24
Plenty of literary events this week from book clubs, readings, open mics, workshops, children’s, teen and YA events. Local writers reading this week include: Nancy Lynée Woo, Lucy Rodriguez-Hanley, Dig Wayne, Amelie Frank and Fernando Funes, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/04/24 – 11/10/24
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