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!
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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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
Speakeasy at Bodevi
Last Friday of the Month
Literary Showcase
7-9pm
Live at Bodevi Wine & Espresso Bar, 909 San Fernando Rd. San Fernando, CA 91340
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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
Talking Hearts Writing Circle
Each 2nd Monday of the month
5:30pm - 7pm
Register: losangelespoetsociety@gmail.com
Bodevi Wine & Espresso Bar: 909 San Fernando Rd. San Fernando, CA 91340
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