Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25

Another successful and productive year of building literary community in Greater Los Angeles is winding down. In the face of the Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed local writers’ homes and communities, the ICE raids that continue to target our fellow brown and immigrant writers, to the funding cuts for the arts, the local literary community continued to foster connections by hosting events, publishing and celebrating book releases, winning awards, and coming together in solidarity against ICE targeting our friends, family and neighbors. This week some local writers to support and foster community with are: Matt Sadillo, jimmy vega, Cory “Besskepp” Cofer, Ingrid M. Calderon-Collins, Bill Mohr, Candice Margarita and Jessica Saravia. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/01/25 – 12/07/25

The final month of 2025 is here. It kicks off with the inaugural Palabra Book Fest at MasArte Gallery in Santa Ana. Plus, all the other typical events including an LGBTQIA event. Some local writers featuring this week are: Marcus Clayton, Nell Cross Beckerman, V. Kali, Holaday Mason, Laura Sermeno, Amara Jackson and Myriam Gurba, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/01/25 – 12/07/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/24/25 – 11/30/25

Thanksgiving week and there are still some literary events you can attend around Greater Los Ángeles. There are all open mics (even a queer open mic), readings, workshops, book clubs and more. Some local writers reading this week are: Katherine Preza Leonor, Cody Sisco, Alyesha Wise, Diosa Xochiquetzalcoatl and VOTH, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/24/25 – 11/30/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25

Another busy week, with another book festival, the LIWANAG LIT FEST, in Long Beach, in celebration of Filipino History Month. Plus, the full slate of other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Mary Talusan Lacanlale, VOTH, Mariano Zaro, Nacelle Davis, Myriam Gurba and A.M. Sosa, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25

Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community with two big events: The 2nd Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair in Long Beach, and in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, the 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam. Plus, all the other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Ashley C. Lanuza, Jeremy Ra, Raffi Wartanian, David Dayen, Hannah Pachman and CJ Charles, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/22/25 – 9/28/25

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: Nancy Lynée Woo, Soledad Con Carne, Ideas Aubrey, X MAYO, Hope Cerna, Pam Ward and Tisha Reichle-Aguilera, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/22/25 – 9/28/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/11/25 – 8/17/25

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs and kids and teen events. Local writers featuring this week include: Kobina Commeh, Iván Salinas, Milo Santamaria, Lisa Alverez, Natalie Sierra and Michelle Tea, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/11/25 – 8/17/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/14/25 – 7/20/25

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs and more. Local writers featuring this week include: Melissa Whitney, Carla Rachel Sameth, Sofía Aguilar, Gia Civerolo, Jesenia Chávez and Rick Lupert, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/14/25 – 7/20/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/16/25 – 6/22/25

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. In celebration of Pride Month, the LA Poet Society is hosting the 5th Annual Queer Writers Festival this Saturday. Plus, all the other typical literary events taking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: bloom.likeflowrs, Brie B-G, Meriel O’Connell, Teresa Mei Chuc and Peter Lechuga, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/16/25 – 6/22/25

Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/02/25 – 6/06/25

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. More LGBTQIA readings this week in celebration of their stories. Plus, all the other typical literary events taking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Robin D. G. Kelley, bridgette bianca, David St. John, Andrew Navarro and Mylo Lam, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 6/02/25 – 6/06/25