Tag Archives: Dagoberto Gilb
In the news: Honors for Herrera, Tafolla, Brown, Sanchez
• April events: Happy April! It’s a busy month for literary events. April marks National Poetry Month and two prominent Latino poets have earned the title of Poet Laureate for their places of residence. Juan Felipe Herrera, right, was named … Continue reading
Filed under Awards, Children's Books, News, Poetry
In the news: Librotraficantes in Arizona, Anaya, Valdes, Díaz
Arizona: • The Librotraficante Caravan will kick off March 12 on its journey to distribute Latino-themed books that have been banned in Tucson classrooms. Aztec Muse founder Tony Diaz is spearheading the tour, which starts in Houston and hosts events … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Books, Awards, Events, News
In the news: Arizona, awards, Mexico, Marquez, Saenz
Arizona: • Wednesday will mark a National Day of Solidarity in which educators across the country are encouraged to teach the controversial Tucson, Ariz., school district curriculum – including Latino-themed books such as Occupied America. The district put away the … Continue reading
Filed under Awards, Children's Books, News, Young Adult Books
Literary magazines for Latinos
Latino writers have found a home at Huizache magazine. The recently released publication is one of the few literary magazines devoted to the works of Hispanic writers. Huizache features the works of nearly a dozen Latino authors. Sandra Cisneros has … Continue reading
Filed under Features
Book review: Dagoberto Gilb’s “Before the End, After the Beginning”
In his collection of short stories, Before the End, After the Beginning, Dagoberto Gilb uses ordinary men to talk about the big issues of our time. Gilb tackles the economy, the immigration hysteria in Arizona and the painfulness of life … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Books, Book Reviews
In the news
• Puerto Rican/Cuban-American poet Piri Thomas (pictured at left) passed away last week. His book, Down These Mean Streets, described his life growing up in Spanish Harlem and became a staple in classrooms, according to this New York Times obituary. … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Books, Children's Books, Classic Authors, Events, News, Young Adult Books
