September 10, 2025
Celebrated Authors and Creators Headline LA County Library’s Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit
A powerful lineup of award-winning authors, industry professionals, and emerging voices will take the stage at LA County Library’s first-ever Next Chapter Writers’ Summit, a free literary festival held on Sunday, October 5, from 10 am to 6:30 pm at West Hollywood Library and West Hollywood Park.
The writers’ summit, themed Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Voices, brings together a wide range of storytellers for a day of panels, workshops for teens and adults, and conversation, affirming the importance of diverse perspectives in literature at a time when the freedom to read is being challenged.
“Stories shape how we see the world,” said Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director of LA County Library. “The Next Chapter Writers’ Summit is a vibrant tribute to the power of storytelling and its ability to connect, heal, and inspire. We’re honoring the richness of our communities and encouraging writers of all backgrounds to take up space, share their truth, and shape the future of literature.”
Featured Authors, Creators, and Industry Voices
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Justin Torres
- Adam Silvera
- Michelle Tea
- Julia Lee
- Meredith Maran
- Jen Wang
- Abdi Nazemian
- Christopher Guerrero
- Michelle Denise Jackson
- Halle Mariner
- E.P. Tuazon
- Esinam Bediako
- Eddie Gamarra
- Jordan Hamessley
- Erinn Pascal
- Melanie Figueroa
- Aimee Lim
- Edward Underhill
- Alexandria Juarez
- Taylor Capozzola
In addition to the author programs, the day will include resources for writers, opportunities to meet literary agents and editors, and library tools designed to support creators.
For more information, visit LA County Library’s website.
About LA County Library
LA County Library belongs to our communities and serves as a portal to learn, grow, and succeed. Founded in 1912, it is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US, and was awarded the nation’s highest honor—the National Medal for Museum and Library Service—in 2023. Dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access for all through culturally responsive and dynamic collections, programs, and services, LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries and 15-vehicle mobile fleet, including Bookmobiles, MākMō maker mobiles, and outreach vehicles. To learn more, visit LACountyLibrary.org and follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
