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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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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!

Participate in our creative community.
75 free community events a year
15 poetry workshops
3 literary festivals
over 200 unique creatives published since 2020!

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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.

Pre- Order your own copy of
Acid Verse Vol. 3: The MIXTAPE
Click on the cover below to read the online version!

Listen to the soundtrack for
Acid Verse Literary Journal
Vol. 3: The Mixtape!
LA Poet Society Sound Cloud: 
https://soundcloud.com/los-angeles-poet-society

~ NEW RELEASE ~
Acid Verse Literary Journal Vol. III: The Mixtape is LIVE!

Read it here!

Support our social justice books!
Click on the image of the book you'd like order
 

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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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Click here for 

LA Poet Society Press call for submissions
 

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

Click to register for 
MEDITATION MONDAY
every 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm PST via Zoom

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 

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

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