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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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Participate in our creative community.
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!

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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!

Want to be a part of our Press family? Check here for new books and calls for submission. 

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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 

Los Angeles Poet Society is a bridge to creative community across LA county and beyond. 

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