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SUMMARY:WeHo Reads: Telling Family Secrets
DESCRIPTION:What happens when writers dare to expose family secrets through stories and memoir?What happens when writers dare to expose their family secrets through stories and memoir? To write is an act of exploration\, revelation\, and reckoning with the consequences of silence and speaking up. The first event in the WeHo Reads 2026 series brings together four acclaimed writers whose work dares to share what is often kept in the dark. Through fiction\, memoir\, and hybrid forms\, these authors explore how telling family secrets can be a powerful and vulnerable creative act. The event will feature: Toni Ann Johnson\, author of the Arrington family saga\, which includes her novella Homegoing\, the Flannery O’Connor Award-winning Light Skin Gone to Waste\, and her newest linked collection\, winner of the Screen Door Press Prize\, But Where’s Home?; Aimee Liu\, bestselling author of the novels Glorious Boy\, Flash House\, Cloud Mountain\, and Face\, as well as the memoirs Solitaire and Gaining; Juanita E. Mantz (JEM)\, author of the memoir Tales of an Inland Empire Girl\, who is also a lawyer/deputy public defender\, a performer\, and the host of the Life of JEM podcast; and Hannah Sward\, award-winning author of Strip: A Memoir whose work has appeared in publications such as the LA Times\, HuffPost\, and NY Times (Tiny Love Stories). WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood. For more information and events\, visit www.weho.org/wehoreads. The 2026 season is produced by BookSwell\, a literary media company amplifying historically excluded voices. Additional support is provided by media partnerships with Book Soup and Los Angeles Review of Books. Attendees are advised that the program may include mature language and themes.
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SUMMARY:BOOK EVENT: Mainline Mama w/ Keeonna Harris and  Myriam Gurba
DESCRIPTION:Join Rep Club for a discussion on ‘Mainline Mama’ by author Keeonna Harris in conversation with Myriam GurbaWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on Mainline Mama with author Keoeonna Harris & moderator Myriam Gurba. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm\, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club\, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles\, CA 90016  HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up at the event. FREE RSVP (No Book Included): This Free RSVP DOES NOT include a copy of the book and entry is based strictly on capacity at the door. Books may be available for purchase in-store. SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!  Please email us at questions@reparations.club if you have any additional needs\, questions\, or accessibility concerns.  About the Book: A POWERFUL AND WRENCHINGLY INTIMATE MEMOIR ABOUT THE FORMIDABLE CHALLENGE OF RAISING A FAMILY SEPARATED BY PRISON WALLS AND HOW WE CAN FIGHT BACK AGAINST A BROKEN BYZANTINE SYSTEM. Keeonna and Jason met as young teens. Only fourteen\, Keeonna had never had a boyfriend before\, dreamed of attending Spelman to become an obstetrician\, and thought she was “grown.” Within a year she was pregnant\, and Jason was in prison\, convicted of a carjacking and sentenced to twenty-two years. Overnight Keeonna had become a “mainline mama\,” a parent facing the impossible task of raising a child–while still growing up herself–with an incarcerated partner. In this devastating and triumphant memoir\, Keeonna recalls her harrowing journey as a Mainline Mama\, from learning to overcome the exhausting difficulties of navigating the carceral system in the United States\, to transforming herself into an advocate for other women like her–the predominantly Black and brown women left behind to pick up the pieces of their families and fractured lives. Keeonna speaks frankly about the depression and suicidal thoughts that threatened to defeat her\, how she learned to rebuild her broken relationship with a mother that lost trust in her\, and how time eased the shame\, guilt\, and stigma of being a young Black teen mom with a partner behind bars. She offers inspiration and solace\, showing how to create moments of beauty\, humanity\, and love in a place designed to break spirits\, such as picking the perfect wedding dress for a ceremony in a state prison visiting room. Mainline Mama is about creating self-love and community–crucial acts of radical resistance against a prison industrial complex that is designed to dehumanize and to separate and shut away incarcerated individuals and their loved ones from the world.  KEEONNA HARRIS is a writer\, storyteller\, mother of five\, prison abolitionist\, activist\, and academic\, born and raised in Watts and other parts of South Central Los Ange – les. Her work focuses on health disparities and radical organizing for women connected to systems of mass incarceration\, mothering\, and community building as acts of radical defiance against carceral institutions. Harris has received several honors\, including a 2018–2019 PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship\, a 2021 Tin House Summer Residency\, a 2023 Baldwin For The Arts Residency\, and a 2023 Hedgebrook Fellowship as the 2023 Edith Wharton Writer-in-Residence. She is a 2024 Hay – market Writing Freedom Fellow and a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health. She is developing the Borderland Project\, a mental health and community support system for women forced to navigate carceral institutions to maintain connections with incarcerated persons. She lives in Seattle.  MYRIAM GURBA is a writer and activist. She has authored five books\, including Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings. Her essays have been published by the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Vox\, and Paris Review. She is a co-founder of Dignidad Literaria\, a grassroots organization committed to combating racism in the book world. She believes that we can achieve a world free of rape culture and works hard to make that a reality. In her spare time\, she enjoys solving crossword puzzles\, baking\, and annoying her cats.  Refund Policy: At Rep Club\, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However\, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. – After this deadline\, no refunds will be issued\, except under extraordinary circumstances (see “Force Majeure” below). – Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable\, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling – If the event is canceled by the organizer\, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders\, including any fees paid. – If the event is rescheduled\, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline\, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy\, please contact us at questions@reparations.club.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/book-event-mainline-mama-w-keeonna-harris-and-myriam-gurba/
LOCATION:Reparations Club\, 3054 South Victoria Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writing a Love Poem: Messy & Brite with Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
DESCRIPTION:Join Campo de Cahuenga Museum for a love poetry workshop led by award-winning poet and professor\, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo.\n\n\nIn this one-hour writing lab\, we will explore love poems from the 20th and 21st century and use them as jumping off points for our own poems of romantic and sensual love. With a focus on the “you\,” we will get down to\, what Eileen Myles calls the “messy & brite” parts of worship\, obsession\, and the body. Bring your writing tools and an open heart and dive in with a community of poets. \n \nAbout the Poet: \nXochitl-Julisa Bermejo is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and author of Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites and Posada: Offerings of Witness and Refuge. A former Steinbeck Fellow and Poets & Writers California Writers Exchange winner\, Bermejo’s poetry and essays can be found at Acentos Review\, Huizache\, LA Review of Books\, The Offing\, \, Santa Fe Writers Project\, and other journals. Her poem “Battlegrounds” is featured in Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day\, On Being’s Poetry Unbound\, and Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World. Her most recent essay\, “How to Write a Love Poem” can be found at Cleaver Magazine. She is the director of Women Who Submit. \n \nThis workshop is brought to you by the Los Angeles Park Foundation and community members like you! \n \n*Please reserve a spot. Registration is required for workshops to ensure we get a head count and have all the necessary materials. If you hit the cap at Eventbrite\, please email us at rap-campodecahuenga@lacity.org*
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/writing-a-love-poem-messy-brite-with-xochitl-julisa-bermejo/
LOCATION:Campo De Cahuenga\, 3919 Lankershim Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Legacies: Black Excellence In Crime Fiction
DESCRIPTION:A roundtable discussion and book signing hosted by USA Today Best-Selling author Aaron Philip Clark and friends!\n\n\nCelebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable literary experience hosted by USA Today Best-Selling Author Aaron Philip Clark. Building Legacies: Black Excellence In Crime Fiction brings together some of today’s most compelling voices in crime and thriller for an afternoon of insight\, inspiration\, and connection. \nJoin Aaron Philip Clark and his fellow authors for a panel discussion and exclusive book signing at the LORE bookstore in Leimert Park.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/building-legacies-black-excellence-in-crime-fiction/
LOCATION:4334 Degnan Blvd\, 4334 Degnan Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Impound Comics Booking Signing & Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Impound Comics Booking Signing & Pop Up at The Comic Den\n\n\n\nImpound Comics Booking Signing & Pop Up at The Comic Den \nImpound Issue #6 (Newest Book in our Indie Universe) Is being released! \n\nCOVER BY: Denys Cowan – Co Creator of Static Shock & Milestone Comics\n\n= Along with all the other characters and stories = \n\nCome by @ The Comic Den\n4912 W Slauson Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA 90056\, US\n\nMeet the author and creator Brent Trayce Sands & Explore a new comic book Universe! \nVisit – Impoundcomics.com
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/impound-comics-booking-signing-pop-up/
LOCATION:The Comic Den LLC\, 4912 West Slauson Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90056\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOOK EVENT + WORKSHOP: Dear Cycle Breaker w/Dusah Wiseman
DESCRIPTION:Join Rep Club for a reading and healing experience with the author of Dear Cycle Breaker\, Dusah Wiseman.WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a reading and healing experience on Dear Cycle Breaker: Wisdom and Practical Magic for Reclaiming the Wild Divine Feminine with author Dusah Wiseman More than a workshop\, an activation. Guidance for navigating the path between where you are now and where you desire to be. May you receive the confidence to do the “hard” thing. ~ For the Cycle Breakers  WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm\, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club\, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles\, CA 90016  HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat\, workshop\, and a signed book available for pick up at the event. SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!  Please email us at questions@reparations.club if you have any additional needs\, questions\, or accessibility concerns.  About the Book:TRANSFORMATIONAL RITUALS AND CHANNELED MESSAGES FOR UNLOCKING YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL\, HEALING THROUGH THE DIVINE FEMININE\, AND MAKING THE EVERYDAY SACRED.The practices and channeled messages within this book support you in going deep within your shadows to unlock the potent medicine of combining your light and dark\, reclaiming your inner magic\, and unmasking the true potential of your wild\, wise\, and whole self. When you reconnect with the divine feminine and tap into the ancient wisdom of the powerful women who came before you\, you become a walking embodiment of love\, magic\, compassion\, and power.Writes Dusah\, “My divine mission is to be a guiding light for those who are ready to unmask their true power and potential. This is the book that would have saved me from repetitive unwanted cycles. It is a beacon that will resurrect the Goddess who has been playing small for reasons that span previous lifetimes. It will empower the Queen who is finally ready to claim her legacy.”Peel back the layers covering up your true greatness: the lies\, the past experiences\, the trauma\, the masks that your family or society has forced you to don. This is your initiation into a divine co-creation with Spirit—a pathway back to your highest self and a deep connection with Source. DUSAH WISEMAN\, also known as SERPENT GODDESS\, is an Interdisciplinary Artist and Wellness Guide who has trained with indigenous elders and notable industry leaders. Born to a Mississippi-born and raised Mother with Chickasaw roots and a Nigerian Father\, her ancestry has always pulsed at the root of her creations. Devotion steers her practices\, which include Yoga\, Pranayama\, Qigong\, meditation\, herbalism\, music\, dance\, film\, and somatic-based practices. She believes in the art of inner alchemy and safely guides others toward awakening the dormant power that lives within their shadows.  Refund Policy: At Rep Club\, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However\, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. – After this deadline\, no refunds will be issued\, except under extraordinary circumstances (see “Force Majeure” below). – Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable\, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling – If the event is canceled by the organizer\, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders\, including any fees paid. – If the event is rescheduled\, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline\, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy\, please contact us at questions@reparations.club.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/book-event-workshop-dear-cycle-breaker-w-dusah-wiseman/
LOCATION:Reparations Club\, 3054 South Victoria Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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