In honor of National Poetry Month, author and educator Terry Wolverton offers a free two-hour workshop exploring the anatomy of a poem.  Using poems drawn from Best American Poetry 2009, participants will discuss not only their meaning, but how their construction contributes to their meaning.  Participants may want to get a copy of the anthology prior to the workshop, but it is not required.   Please pre-register by Friday, April 9 by calling (323) 661-5954.

Terry Wolverton is the author of seven books: The Labrys Reunion, a novel; Embers, a novel in poems; Insurgent Muse, a memoir about the Woman's Building; Bailey's Beads, a novel; and two collections of poetry, Black Slip, Mystery Bruise and Shadow and Praise.  She has also edited fourteen compilations of literary work.

Join Kim Dower, Yvonne M. Estrada, Dylan Gailey, Brett Guitar Hofer, Eric Howard, Ronna Perrin, Sharon Venezio, and Terry Wolverton for an explosion of forms and styles the demonstrate the variety and vitality of poetry in Los Angeles.

Writers at Work was founded by author, editor, and long-time writing instructor Terry Wolverton to provide a space for writers to stretch the imagination, strengthen their craft, produce new work, fulfill their goals, and create a community for their work.

Students in University of Southern California's Master of Professional Writing program will read from their work.

This evening's student readers are Kimberly Laux, Tesia Walker,  Ilir Lita, Jacqui Lazo, and Ra’Kenna Joseph. Faculty member and author Madelyn Cain (The Childless Revolution) will also read.

Students from the University of California, Irvine MFA program will read from their work.

Reading this evening will be Greg McClure (poetry), Zana Previti (fiction), Rachel Hinton (poetry), and Ryan Hume (fiction).

Did you know that many Skylight staffers have been published in journals like McSweeney's (Kerrie Kvashay-Boyle), Black Clock (Monica Carter), Penny Ante (Steven Salardino), and more?  And that frequent event host Noel Alumit has published two novels?  Come see the other side of your favorite bookstore clerks at a very special Skylight Reads event.  More details are forthcoming, so check back, and we hope to see you there!

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever.  Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art (occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times. More details to come!

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever.  Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28,
come by the store to enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live),
some art (occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer
times. More details to come!

A street fair celebrating your
neighborhood! Come and see the best that Los Feliz has to offer, with
locally owned businesses offering samples, specials, and a chance to get
to know their stores better.  Skylight will be participating -- click here for more details.

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight
on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever. 
Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to
enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art
(occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times.
More details to come! 

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight
on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever. 
Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to
enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art
(occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times.
More details to come! 

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight
on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever. 
Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to
enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art
(occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times.
More details to come!

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight
on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever. 
Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to
enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art
(occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times.
More details to come! 

Back by popular demand! Skylight's Hot Summer Nights, in which we stay open until midnight
on Saturday nights during the summer, is back and better than ever. 
Saturday nights from July 17 through August 28, come by the store to
enjoy some snacks, some music (occasionally live), some art
(occasionally projected onto the walls), and some good summer times.
More details to come!