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  • Freeman’s: Change

    A celebration of the latest installment of John Freeman’s acclaimed literary journal, featuring some of today’s top writers on the hope and pain of the ever-changing present. Writer and Editor Extraordinaire, John Freeman returns to ALOUD in celebration of the latest installment of his acclaimed…

    October 28, 2021
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  • Episode 31: Brian Sonia-Wallace

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Brian Sonia-Wallace's poem "The Comfort Ghosts."

    October 27, 2021
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    October 27, 2021
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  • The Book of Form and Emptiness

    Novelist and filmmaker Ruth Ozeki will discuss her brilliantly inventive new novel about loss, growing up, and the resiliency of our relationships to all things with author Aimee Bender. With its blend of sympathetic characters, a riveting plot, and vibrant engagement with everything from jazz to…

    October 20, 2021
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    October 20, 2021
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  • Episode 30: Janice Harrington

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Janice Harrington's poem "Shaking the Grass ."

    October 20, 2021
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    October 20, 2021
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  • Episode 29: J. Michael Martinez

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads J. Michael Martinez's poem "Portrait of an Iris."

    October 13, 2021
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    October 13, 2021
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  • Episode 28: Marisela Norte

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Marisela Norte's poem "In Your Presence."

    October 7, 2021
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    October 7, 2021
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  • Better not Bitter, Living in Pursuit of Racial Justice

    Writer and activist Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five, will join ALOUD with his memoir Better, Not Bitter, whose story of resilience and strength is an inspiring call to action. Better Not Bitter is the first time that one of the now Exonerated Five is telling his individual story in his…

    October 6, 2021
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    October 6, 2021
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  • Episode 27: William Archila

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads William Archila's poem "Echo Park Poem."

    September 29, 2021
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    September 29, 2021
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  • Episode 26: Felicia Zamora

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Felicia Zamora's poem "The Rock in the Glen."

    September 22, 2021
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    September 22, 2021
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  • Children Chatting With Author Stacy McAnulty

    Join the Children Chatting with Authors Podcast as they interview author Stacy McAnulty her latest book, Millionaires for the Month, and about being an author. "Hi teachers and caregivers continue the conversation with a downloadable discussion guide."

    September 16, 2021
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    September 16, 2021
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  • Episode 25: Andrea Carter Brown

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Andrea Carter Brown's poem "The Rock in the Glen."

    September 15, 2021
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    September 15, 2021
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  • Ian Manuel on the Power of Poetry

    To kick off our fall season and our theme of resilience, author Ian Manuel will return to ALOUD to discuss the power of poetry. ALOUD on Resilience: This coming year ALOUD will look at the theme of resilience. How do we manage to survive and blossom in the face of tragedy, controversy, and unrest…

    September 14, 2021
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  • Episode 24: Wislawa Szymborska

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Wislawa Szymborska's poem "Photograph from September 11."

    September 8, 2021
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    September 8, 2021
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  • Episode 23: Joy Harjo

    Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson reads Joy Harjo's poem "When the World as We Knew It Ended."

    September 1, 2021
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    September 1, 2021
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