LA Poet Society is a literary organization dedicated to the community, to make the literary arts inclusive, accessible, and visibile!
A non-profit literary community organization serving Los Angeles county & beyond
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EIN: 93-1834479
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Where Poetry Lives
since 2009
Our Mission is to create a bridge, fusing the communities of Los Angeles and Southern California Poets, poetry organizations, Writer groups, booksellers, publishers, literary enthusiasts and supporters into a unified social and literary network, making the literary arts inclusive, accessible, and visible to all. LAPS' focal point is to publicize the events and achievements of its members. LAPS also organizes and promotes events, pulling from within its own community, to create and sustain Los Angeles’ literary anchor.
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75 free community events a year
15 poetry workshops
3 literary festivals
over 200 unique creatives published since 2020!
Thank you for celebrating the Los Angeles Poet Society's birthday with us!
15 years strong! 15 years creating!
A huge thank you to everyone who celebrated our incredible 15-year milestone with us! We were thrilled to sell out of tickets at the door!
Congratulations to our fabulous Silent Auction winners: Michelle Smith, Christopher Lee, Diana Tercero, and Gloria Almanza!
It was an absolute joy to embark on this new chapter in our hxstory alongside all of you. We feel truly blessed to have such a vibrant creative community and LA Poet Society family!
And guess what? More exciting events are on the way, and we can't wait for you to join us!
Congratulations to ANATOMY OF A FLAME!
Anatomy of a Flame
by Mauricio Soul on Fire Moreno
Recipient of the Juan Felipe Herrera Prize for Poetry by a Single Author, in English Honorable Mention from the Iternational Latino Book Awards!
with 6 works nominated for the Pushcart Prize!
Poems include:
Animalito
Cedula
Abuela I
You must know Pablo Escobar
Shit Brown Eyes
Something Borrowed
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Launched in 2020, LA Poet Society Press is a social justice press, with emphasis on publishing QTBIPOC and queer writers.
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Acid Verse Vol. 3: The MIXTAPE
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NEW!
Senior Enrichment Poetry from Norman Molesko, LA's "Young Oldie" Poet!
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Upcoming Books
Hood Child by Aiyana Sha'niel
No More Stolen Sisters - an anthology for MMIWG2S
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Catching the Last Light
a poetry anthology from California Poets in the Schools Teachers
with inspiring prompts
Open Mics
TONALLI Thursdays:
1st Thursdays of each month,
7-9pst on Zoom.us
ID: 897 1039 1895
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One Mic One Globe:
4th Thursdays of each month,
7-9pm on Zoom.us
ID: 896 6360 2353
Heartbeat Open Mic
Last Saturday of each month
6-8pm
Live at The Libros Lincoln Heights Bookstore, 3422 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Workshops
Meditation Monday
Each 2nd Monday of the month
7-8:30pm on Zoom.us
Register: losangelespoetsociety@gmail.com
Interviews & Literary Showcases
Reading in Bed with Jessica
a literary showcase on Radio Ollin
each Wednesday from 6-8pm PST
FM dial in the San Fernando Valley, KROJ 101.5FM
of listen to www.radioollin.org
Voices of Color
Real talk that amplifies Black and Brown creatives
LIVE on Instagram @losangelespoetsociety
Each 3rd Sunday
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Poetry on Demand
every Sunday at the Melrose Trading Post
(Fairfax High School)
7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
12pm-5pm