Get Lit’s ‘If I Awaken in Los Angeles’ Is a “Love Letter” to the City

Palmdale Academy junior Yesenia Martinez was named one of 11 winners of Get Lit’s If I Awaken in Los Angeles poetry contest. Her poem, “Lake Los Angeles,” was selected from more than 350 submissions, earning her publication and a $1,000 prize.

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Deadline’s Katie Campione previews Get Lit’s If I Awaken in Los Angeles, an immersive multimedia performance at The Ford blending spoken word, live music, dance, and video to celebrate the cultures and communities that make up Los Angeles.

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The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation sponsored our Founder and Executive Director, Diane Luby Lane, to take three Harvard University courses.

We are thrilled to announce that our documentary Beyond Words: Verses of Change airs Friday, December 13th at 8PM PST!

Join us for a showcase of all the talented artists, youth, programs, and voices that spring from Get Lit. A night to celebrate with family, friends, parents, and supporters of the work we do inside and outside of schools.