FROM: Brooklyn Poets
Chiwan Choi is a poet, writer, publisher and lifelong seer of ghosts. He is the author of four full-length books of poetry: The Flood (Tia Chucha Press, 2010) and the Daughter Trilogy, three books that explore his lost daughter as ghost: Abductions (Writ Large Press, 2012), The Yellow House (CCM, 2017) and the forthcoming my name is wolf (summer 2021).
Continue reading “Brooklyn Poets: Poet Of The Week Chiwan Choi”
Poet and Professor Cynthia Guardado announces acceptance of latest poetry collection. Continue reading Publication News: Cynthia Guardado
By Mimi Lam
FROM: Cultural Weekly
When I first volunteered for the Sims Library of Poetry, I did not expect a physical manifestation of myself–unfinished, still growing, pursuing a dream. Like the library, I was in the process of transformation.
Continue reading “Re-finding My Love for Poetry Through the Sims Library”
An interview of L.Á. literary legend Suzanne Lummis.
From the interview: “Metaphors, similes, figurative speech—yes, that matters to me. I love all that. When it works I certainly do, but best a poet not push for it if it doesn’t come naturally.” Continue reading Noir Goldilocks: An Interview with L.A. Poet Suzanne Lummis
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Raakhee Mirchandani & Holly Hataam: Hair Twins Storytime & Book Signing via Children’s Book World – Online Kids Event
Author Raakhee Mirchandani and illustrator Holly Hatam, will read and discuss their new book, Hair Twins.
Hair Twins is the story of a Sikh father and daughter with a special bond. They proudly celebrate and share a family tradition concerning how they care for their hair and their choices of hairstyles they select from each morning. In this charming picture book we learn that the daughter’s favorite style is the tight bun on the top of her head, which is like the joora her father wears ev3ery day under his turban. They call this their hair twin look!
You may sign up as an individual or as a class or school to attend with a book pre-purchase.
NOTE: See site for details, and to register for this free event.
Where: Children’s Book World – Online event
Date: Monday the 10th
Time: 9:30 am
Address: Online event
Website: https://www.childrensbookworld.com/event/exclusive-hair-twins-storytime-and-book-signing
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/10/21 – 05/16/21”
FROM: Beyond Baroque
The #PoetryCoalition is pleased to announce the 2021–2022 Poetry Coalition Fellowships, which are paid fellowship positions hosted by founding members Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Beyond Baroque, In-Na-Po (Indigenous Nations Poets), Lambda Literary, and Zoeglossia. The fellowship program is made possible by the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Continue reading “Announcing the Beyond Baroque Poetry Coalition Fellowship Position!”
By Brian Dunlap
L.Á. native, high school English teacher and poet Alex Hohmann is passionate about her students. She’s always looking for ways to turn them into natural critical thinkers, citizens who evaluate and sort through the barrage of info society overwhelms them with, to understand the topic or issues at hand, to make informed decisions. To be able to understand themselves better.
Continue reading “L.Á. Poet and Teacher Nurtures Young Artists”
A book review of the new L.Á. poetry anthology X LA Poets published by local micro press Hinchas. Continue reading Mycorrhizal Transmission: Review of X LA Poets
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Shannon Kenny Carbonell & All Is Not Lost via Chevalier’s Bookstore – Virtual Crowdcast Event
Join author Shannon Kenny Carbonell, in conversation with Nestor Carbonell,to hear her discuss her book, All Is Not Lost.
Shannon Kenny Carbonell’s book, All Is Not Lost, is the story of what happened when one woman set aside a lifelong dream in favor of her kids, only to find herself battling her own ego and unfulfilled ambition. When her family relocated to Oahu, Hawaii during the shooting of the TV show LOST, she found herself as lost as the characters/survivors, and find a way to reconcile her growing feeling of failure and sudden loss of herself, This is her journey.
NOTE: Details, registration and event link available at website.
Where: Chevalier’s Bookstore – Online Crowdcast Event
Date: Monday the 29th
Time: 7 pm – 8 pm
Address: Online event (see site)
Website: https://www.chevaliersbooks.com/shannon-kenny-carbonell
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/29/21 – 04/04/21”
A bit late, but L.Á. native, Lynne Thompson, is L.Á.’s new Poet Laureate. She is the author of three collections of poetry and three chapbooks. Continue reading Native Angeleno Lynne Thompson is L.A.’s 2021 Poet Laureate
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