Access to all library services will be unavailable on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 starting at 9 pm due to server maintenance. Services are expected to resume in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 9.
Join us for an evening with celebrated LA author, poet, and activist Iris De Anda.
Iris De Anda is a bilingual writer, poet, activist, and speaker. Her work explores themes of social justice, spirituality, identity, and empowerment, reflecting her Mexican and Salvadoran roots. She is the author of Codeswitch: Fires from Mi Corazón, a collection of poetry that blends English and Spanish while celebrating culture and resilience. De Anda has performed her poetry across the U.S. and internationally, advocating for peace, creativity, and community healing through the arts. The evening will be hosted by poet and Mexican Cultural Institute of Los Angeles Literary Director, Matt Sedillo.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Bilingual |
TAGS: | Chicano Resource Center |
The Chicano Resource Center (CRC) was established in 1976 to serve the information needs of the Mexican-American (Chicano) community and to make information about the history and culture of this group available to the general public. The Chicano Resource Center is located in East Los Angeles Library.
