About the Sims Library of Poetry

We are the first black-owned poetry library in the state of California. We aim to engage with the South L.A. community by offering a space to read, write, study, perform, and appreciate poetry.

You can visit us at 2702 W. Florence Ave, Los Angeles CA 90043

Questions? Email us at library@communitylit.org

Submission Guidelines for our Poem-a-Week

To be considered for Poem-A-Week, please email 1 - 3 pieces to submissions@communitylit.org.

Format:

- attach as ONE .doc, .docx, or .pdf, title your submission: Name, # of Poems

- use "PAW Submission - Your Name" as the subject line

- previously published poems are ok

- tipped submissions are appreciated (though not necessary).