{"id":75762,"date":"2025-09-30T08:19:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=75762"},"modified":"2025-09-30T08:19:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:19:27","slug":"la-county-library-unveils-full-schedule-and-onsite-experiences-for-inaugural-next-chapter-writers-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=75762","title":{"rendered":"LA County Library Unveils Full Schedule and Onsite Experiences for Inaugural Next Chapter Writers\u2019 Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 align=\"center\"><em>Adam Silvera, Jacqueline Woodson, and Justin Torres Headline a Day of Panels, Workshops, Activations, and Exciting Giveaways<\/em><\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>West Hollywood, CA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 LA County Library\u2019s first-ever\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Flacountylibrary.org%2Fnextchapter%2F%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=\/2\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/ng3JU6Cf8DqhMiPIawW5kCwL7Qc2vVX9iCsIV5E7BYs=424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%252F%252Flacountylibrary.org%252Fnextchapter%252F%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2526utm_term%3D\/2\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/ng3JU6Cf8DqhMiPIawW5kCwL7Qc2vVX9iCsIV5E7BYs%3D424&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759330550326000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MDIgKwmSLGAlLodD0zcIZ\">Next Chapter Writers\u2019 Summit<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 am to 6:30 pm at West Hollywood Library, West Hollywood Park, and the West Hollywood Aquatic Center. The free summit celebrates storytelling, belonging, and diverse voices with a full day of panels, workshops, resources for creators, and community connection.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This year\u2019s theme,\u00a0<em>Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Voices<\/em>, highlights the importance of inclusive perspectives in literature at a time when the freedom to read is increasingly challenged. The summit features highly anticipated author talks alongside a robust schedule of programming designed to inspire readers, writers, and publishing professionals.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Main Stage Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fvisit.lacountylibrary.org%2Fevent%2F14601195%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=\/1\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/Py0p0v6b_YDp3hk_j3tFFcYcuQmLqabHKAJNLJD9RoQ=424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%252F%252Fvisit.lacountylibrary.org%252Fevent%252F14601195%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2526utm_term%3D\/1\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/Py0p0v6b_YDp3hk_j3tFFcYcuQmLqabHKAJNLJD9RoQ%3D424&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759330550330000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qp7olNRqMkPz_bWIy4Szk\">Adam Silvera Live on Stage (1:45 pm \u2013 2:30 pm, West Hollywood Park)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAdam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End, joins LA County Library Director Dr. Skye Patrick for They Both Talk on Stage, an engaging conversation on storytelling and young adult literature.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fvisit.lacountylibrary.org%2Fevent%2F14533247%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=\/1\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/ybTxhtAIux6zuN9fpu9cV4p1xgOQuUMPbO2G6HJ_Zjs=424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%252F%252Fvisit.lacountylibrary.org%252Fevent%252F14533247%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2526utm_term%3D\/1\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/ybTxhtAIux6zuN9fpu9cV4p1xgOQuUMPbO2G6HJ_Zjs%3D424&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759330550330000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IpoRfw0F770IX4--zhGC4\">We Were Always Here: A Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson and Justin Torres (4:30 pm \u2013 5:30 pm, West Hollywood Park)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTwo of today\u2019s most acclaimed voices come together for an intimate discussion about literature, identity, and legacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jacqueline Woodson<\/strong>, National Book Award winner for<em>\u00a0Brown Girl Dreaming<\/em>, former National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature, and MacArthur Fellow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Justin Torres<\/strong>, 2023 National Book Award winner for\u00a0<em>Blackouts<\/em>\u00a0and author of the bestselling\u00a0<em>We the Animals<\/em>, adapted into a feature film.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Special Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power Hour: Fuel Up and Relax<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 At 3 pm, guests who check in at a panel or library tables starting at 1 pm will receive a free boxed lunch to enjoy during the afternoon sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giveaways Throughout the Day<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Attendees will have a chance to win a Kindle, wellness gift baskets, gift cards, signed books from featured authors, and\u00a0<strong>THREE exclusive Labubu collectibles just for teens<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teen Perks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Teens who register for Jen Wang\u2019s Graphic Novel Workshop will receive art supplies to keep, plus a pizza lunch while watching Adam Silvera\u2019s author talk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activation Wall<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Throughout the day, guests can contribute to an interactive wall by sharing their thoughts on stories that need to be heard, creating a collective reflection on the importance of diverse voices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Event Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10 am \u2013 10:45 am<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Under the Bookfluence: How BookTok Shapes Our Shelves<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Alexandria Juarez, Taylor Capozzola<br \/>\n<em>From Pitch to Print: Insider Tips from Publishing Pros<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Eddie Gamarra, Jordan Hamessley, Erinn Pascal, Melanie Figueroa<\/li>\n<li><strong>11:15 am \u2013 12 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Making Something Out of Nothing: A Literary Fiction Panel<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 E.P. Tuazon, Esinam Bediako<br \/>\n<em>It\u2019s Not Easier Than Adult Fiction: A Panel on YA Fiction<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Jen Wang, Abdi Nazemian, Livia Blackburne<\/li>\n<li><strong>12:30 pm \u2013 1:15 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Library Tools for Creators: Resources for Writers &amp; Book Influencers<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 LA County Library Staff<br \/>\n<em>Stories That Draw You In: A Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Jen Wang<\/li>\n<li><strong>1:45 pm \u2013 2:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>I Remember It This Way: A Panel on Memoir<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Michelle Tea, Julia Lee, Meredith Maran<br \/>\n<em>They Both Talk on Stage<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Adam Silvera, Dr. Skye Patrick<br \/>\n<em>From Final Draft to Festival: A Screenwriters\u2019 Panel<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Christopher Guerrero, Michelle Denise Jackson, Halle Mariner<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:45 pm \u2013 4 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Resources &amp; Music<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 DJ Moni<br \/>\n<em>Book Signing<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 All Authors<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 pm \u2013 3:45 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Knowing the Tropes: A Genre Fiction Panel<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Aimee Lim, Edward Underhill<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 pm \u2013 4:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Writing Contest Announcement<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 LA County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and\u00a0 LA County Library Director Dr. Skye Patrick<\/li>\n<li><strong>4:30 pm \u2013 5:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>We Were Always Here: A Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson and Justin Torres<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Jacqueline Woodson, Justin Torres, Dr. Skye Patrick<\/li>\n<li><strong>5:45 pm \u2013 6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Celebration &amp; Book Signings<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Jacqueline Woodson, Justin Torres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Registration and Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Flacountylibrary.org%2Fnextchapter%2F%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=\/3\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/uER48iqZ-570yp9qbxT0mEpzZ-2FuJfpg8EOe7D8B5M=424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%252F%252Flacountylibrary.org%252Fnextchapter%252F%253Futm_content%3D%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_name%3D%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2526utm_term%3D\/3\/01000199982d9baf-12f15643-333b-4ad8-9d99-dc01f09f15eb-000000\/uER48iqZ-570yp9qbxT0mEpzZ-2FuJfpg8EOe7D8B5M%3D424&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759330550330000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KKH1OC_me0Tl2nDXxeq3l\">Next Chapter Writers\u2019 Summit webpage<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adam Silvera, Jacqueline Woodson, and Justin&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts","category-ca-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75762"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75763,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75762\/revisions\/75763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}