Read Local LA πŸ“šπŸ“š February 2025 Black History Month

We’re running a book giveaway! Attendees of the WeHo Reads: Power and Progress During Black History Month event on February 26 will be chosen at random to receive a free book from one of the participating authors. We’re giving away one copy of each of the books marked with the book icon πŸ“– below to give away. See official sweepstakes rules for more information. 


Angela M. Franklin

  • Four poems by Angela M. Franklin on subjects people are too squeamish to discuss involving race, mental health, domestic violence, and social injustice

Read now online at https://www.angelafranklin.com/poems.html

Jenise Miller

  • The Blvd by Jenise Miller  πŸ“–  a debut poetry collection celebrating Compton and its people, who face hardship with grit, gratitude, and grace.

Available via Amazon resellers https://www.amazon.com/Blvd-Jenise-Miller/dp/1946081337

Pam Ward

Romaine Washington