Mike Sonksen a.k.a. Mike the Poet is a third-generation Los Angeles native. Poet, professor, journalist, historian, and tour guide, his latest book Letters to My City was just published by Writ Large Press.
CONTRIBUTOR ARTICLES
A Teacher of History: On Nina Revoyr and Los Angeles
Mike the Poet talks about Nina Revoyr and her work, including her newest novel, “A Student of History.”...
Naomi Hirahara’s Los Angeles
Mike Sonksen profiles Naomi Hirahara, author of the Mas Arai mystery series....
Beyond Bukowski
Sophie Rachmuhl’s ‘A Higher Form of Politics’ explains how Los Angeles poetry thrived throughout the city from Venice to Watts....
Growing Down
"Silverstein communicates his concern for his readers on every page."...
