“The novel is a family drama set primarily in Inland Valley, a fictional L.A. suburb that’s inspired by the area that Macias, who was raised in Ontario and currently lives in Rancho Cucamonga.” Continue reading Annette Chavez Macias’ Inland Empire Childhood Inspired Her Novel About Mexican American Cousins
An interview with Mirelle Ortega, a Mexican illustrator and writer for kidlit and Animation based in Los Angeles, CA. Continue reading L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Mirelle Ortega
“Daniel A. Olivas will be one of the featured authors at the Los Angeles Libros Festival, a free bilingual book festival for the whole family,” on September 23rd at the Central Library. Check out his interview. Continue reading L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Daniel Olivas
“Los Angeles is a home that keeps Muñoz inspired. ‘There is so much movement. You just walk out the door and there’s a poem,’ she says.” Continue reading ‘Written Without Shame’: Mexican-American Poet Briana Muñoz on Poetry, Performance and Her Indigenous Roots
FROM: Soutout LA
We had the good fortune of connecting with Ron L. Dowell and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Ron L., what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I have an undergraduate business degree in accounting from CSUDH. I passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in the mid-80s. At the time, I worked in public service as a program auditor and wanted to mesh the best of public and private business approaches while preparing to leave public service for the private sector. Working for the public sector was viewed by the private sector as a disadvantage during the 80s. I was never employed by private, public accounting firms that could offer the experience I needed. I experimented with private sector business strategies while working for L.A. County healthcare and later public safety (law enforcement), such as performance measurement, specific goal attainment, best practices, and team building successfully.
Continue reading “Meet Ron L. Dowell Author/Activist”
“Everywhere I turn in Los Angeles’ poets and writers have helped me and opened opportunities to me that I could only dream of 20 years ago when I first arrived in the USA.” Continue reading Meet Lisbeth Coiman | Bilingual Author and Educator
Another busy week in Los Ángeles literature. More and more events are returning to in person gatherings. Check the list to find out which events are in person. Also, local authors featuring this week are: Yesika Salgado, Janet Fitch and Steph Cha is in conversation with Rosecrans Baldwin, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/05/21 – 07/11/21
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
The Gathering Summer Book Club Event via Zoom Online
Welcome to The Gathering Summer Book club, an opportunity to read, reflect, and discuss some of the most significant Asian (American) Literatures. Please join us today as we discuss our next book, Unaccustomed Earth, by award-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri.
Where: Zoom online (see site)
Date: Monday the 27th
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Address: Zoom online event (see site)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/3100251813364003
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events 7/27/20 – 8/02/20”
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Dig Deep: Virtual Storytime via South Pasadena Library Online – Kids Event
Join us as Children’s Librarians read stories, share finger-plays, songs and flannel-board stories. Each week this event will be available for viewing from Monday through Thursday of that week. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit the library website.
Where: South Pasadena Library Online (see event site)
Date: Monday the 20th
Time: 10:30 am – 11 am
Address: Online event
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/697708884358392/
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events 7/20/20 – 7/26/20”
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Dig Deep: Virtual Storytime via South Pasadena Library Online – Kids Event
Join us as Children’s Librarians read stories, share finger-plays, songs and flannel-board stories. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit the library website.
Where: South Pasadena Library Online (see event site)
Date: Monday the 13th
Time: 10:30 am – 11 am
Address: Online event
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/697708884358392/
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events 7/13/20 – 7/19/20”
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