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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/16/21 – 08/22/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Jordan Ifueko & Redemptor Book Launch via Once Upon a Time Bookstore – In-Person/ Outside Event

Celebrate an In-Person book launch for Redemptor, by Jordan Ifueko, the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Raybearer.

In this story Empress Redemptor sits on Aristar’s throne, but must appease the sinister spirits of the dead. Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities. She is determined to survive, but fears the pressure may consume her. Now she must decide to die for justice…or to live for it.

For health and safety reasons, this event will take place both inside and outside the store, per guidelines available at website.

NOTE: See Site for details and book purchase.

Where: Once Upon a Time Bookstore

Date: Monday the16th             

Time: 5 pm

Address: 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Website: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/redemptor

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Book Release: My Name is Romero

By Brian Dunlap

It was a hot, August Sunday in Boyle Heights. Mid-afternoon, Ceaser Chavez was quieter than usual. It might’ve been due to the Delta variant raging across the county. It might’ve also been due because it was Sunday, the only slow day in L.Á. Still, some stores were open like Boyle Heights Amor, a small store front selling natural medicine.

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/09/21 – 08/15/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Maggie Smith, with Victoria Chan, & Goldenrod via Skylight Bookstore – Online Event

Join us to hear author Maggie Smith, in conversation with award-winning poet Victoria Chang (Obit), discuss her new poetry book, Goldenrod.  

Award-winning poet Maggie Smith returns with a powerful collection that looks at parenthood, solitude, love and memory by taking unique looks at modern life to explore with empathy and honestly.

NOTE: See Site for details and registration.

Where: Skylight Bookstore

Date: Monday the 9th             

Time: 5:30 pm

Address: See Site

Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/live-crowdcast-maggie-smith-discusses-goldenrod-victoria-chang   

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/02/21 – 08/08/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Monday Art Block Writing Workshop via DSTL Arts –Contact DSTL for details

Join DSTL Arts for a new Monday Art Block Writing Workshop. This long-running series of writing workshops is about to resume, and details and registration will be available at site. Submissions are also underway for new publications.

NOTE: See Site for details and registration.

Where: DSTL Arts

Date: Monday the 2nd              

Time: 6:30 pm

Address: Registration available at site.

Website: https://www.dstlarts.org/calendar

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Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/26/21 – 08/01/21

Another busy week in the Los Ángeles literary community, with in-person and virtual events. In=person events are at local bookstores, Re/Arte in Boyle Heights, Sims Library of Poetry in South Central. etc. Some local writers reading this week: poet Daniel Jose Ruiz, Brendan Constantine, Tommy Domino, V. Kali, Hiram Sims, October BLU and more. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/26/21 – 08/01/21

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Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/19/21 – 07/25/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Treehouse Event:  & Ziggy Marley & My Dog Romeo via Skylight Books & LA Public Library – Online Kids Event   

Skylight Treehouse and the LA Public Library present an interactive kids event celebrating author Ziggy Marley’s new picture book, My Dog Romeo. Illustrations are beautifully done by Ag Jatkowska. This event is presented in partnership with the band Punk Rock Marthas.

This vibrant picture book follows a child and dog throughout their days, sharing their love of music and play. A children’s album of the same title is also available.

Where: Skylight Bookstore Online Kids Event (see site)

Date: Monday the 19th            

Time: 11 am

Address: Skylight Books Online (see site)

Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/treehouse-and-la-public-library-present-ziggy-marley-author-my-dog-romeo

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/12/21 – 07/18/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Treehouse Event: Jamal Yogis & Matthew Allen & Mop Rides the Waves of Change via Skylight Books & LA Public Library –  Online Kids Event   

Skylight Treehouse and the LA Public Library present an interactive kids event celebrating author Jamal Yogis and illustrator Matthew Allen’s new picture book, Mop Rides the Waves of Change. This event is presented in partnership with the band Punk Rock Marthas.

The second in the Mop Rides series finds surfer kid Mop and his friends in a quest to save the ocean with mindfulness, surfing, and a band—The Coconut Heads.

Where: Skylight Bookstore Online Kids Event (see site)

Date: Monday the 12th            

Time: 11 am

Address: Skyllight Books Online 9see site)

Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/treehouse-and-la-public-library-present-jaimal-yogis-author-mop-rides-waves-change-and

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