Thank you for your interest in the Gathering of Latina Writers! We're now officially sold out - but SAVE THE DATE!! for the Southern California Latina Writers Conference on Februrary 24th, 2018.

See you soon!

On behalf of the Latino Arts Network,
and the LWG Planning Committee,
we invite you to join us on
Saturday, June 17th from 10am to 3pm
for a Latina Writers Gathering at
Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center

We are hosting a series of platicas, including: a survey of genres, publishing/self-publishing, identity and community/marketplace, all designed to prompt conversation and discussion. Each platica will be hosted by guest speakers. Informal, informative sessions will inspire larger topics and more issues that will be part of an upcoming larger Southern California Latina Writers Conference. We will also host a luncheon in between the morning and afternoon sessions for all attendees.

A number of poets and writers will present their words. Numerous vendors and authors will be presenting their publications and work throughout the day. You are encouraged to bring your books or zines and feel free to sell them as well. You may also share with your friends and colleagues, just please let us know that you are coming!

10:00 am
A Survey of Genres
Désirée Zamorano
Wendy C Ortiz
Zoë Ruiz
Vickie Vertiz
Carribean Fragoza

11:00 am
Publishing / Self-Publishing
Iris De Anda (moderator)
Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
Jess Castillo
Sonia Gutierrez
Jen Hofer
Dr. Thelma Reyna

12:00 pm
Lunch
(with reading/performance by Chingona Fire and special guest award presentation)

1:00 pm
Unpacking LatinO/A/X & Identity
Felicia Montes
liz gonzalez
Vanessa Angélica Villarreal
Claudia Rodriguez
Chingona Fire

2:00 pm
Community / Marketplace
Jessica Ceballos
Sarah Rafael Garcia (LibroMobile)
Trini Rodriguez (Tia Chucha Centro de Cultura)
Sophia Rivera (Las Lunas Locas)

at

Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center
3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles 90031
in Lincoln Park in Lincoln Heights.

There is limited parking on-site but you are welcome to park as well at the DMV located directly across the street.

Tickets are free, but reserving your ticket in advance helps us to assure that there will be plenty of lunch for everybody!