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
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/28/24 – 11/03/24
Plenty of literary events this week including Lit Lit 2024, the Little Literary Fair on November 2nd and Beyond Baroque’s yearly fundraiser “The Beyond Gala Event.” Local writers reading this week include: Bryn Wickerd, Suhasini Yeeda, Shonda Buchanan and Viet Thanh Nguyen, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/28/24 – 11/03/24
The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work – Christian Perfas AKA Soul Stuf
The Sixth installment of Los Angeles Literature’s interview series “The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work” features poet, performer, spoken word poet and author Christian Perfas AKA Soul Stuf. Continue reading The Influencers: Writers Talk About Who Shaped Their Work – Christian Perfas AKA Soul Stuf
Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/21/24 – 10/27/24
Plenty of literary events this week including the 9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam in celebration of Filipino American History Month. Local writers reading this week are: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops, kids and YA events. Local writers reading this week include: David A. Romero, Matt Balane, Muriel Leung, S.A. Griffin, Lory Bedikian and Dare Williams, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/21/24 – 10/27/24
Book Bans and Artificial Intelligence: Why Being a Literary Educator in Southern California is Both Easier and Harder Than Ever Before
Crossroads student Liv Amiri wrote this article about being a literary educator in Southern California amid the book banning, educational censorship and the rise of AI that has exploded across the country since the pandemic. Continue reading Book Bans and Artificial Intelligence: Why Being a Literary Educator in Southern California is Both Easier and Harder Than Ever Before
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