Tag Archives: Julia Alvarez
Book review: Julia Alvarez’s “A Wedding in Haiti”
After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti took more than 300,000 lives, many people felt compelled to help that country. Julia Alvarez wanted to go there. She describes her experiences in her book, A Wedding in Haiti (Algonquin Books). Her … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews, Non-Fiction, 2012 Books
Classic book review: Ana Castillo’s “So Far From God”
I was so close to loving Ana Castillo’s 1993 novel So Far From God. So Far From God takes place in a small village in New Mexico, where Sofi is taking care of her four daughters after her husband Domingo … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews, Classic Books, Fiction
Classic book review: Julia Alvarez’s “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents”
Julia Alvarez’s 1991 novel How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents follows four sisters from their adulthood in the United States to their childhood in the Dominican Republic. The book is funny, sad and always readable. There’s Carla, “the responsible … Continue reading
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Resolutions for the New Year
Hey, happy new year! Today is the day set aside to recover from last night, watch football and make resolutions. I’ve got a few of my own for my blog. 2011 was a great year for Latino literature but, with … Continue reading
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In the news
• Rigoberto González (pictured at left), who was born in California and raised in Mexico, releases his latest collection of poetry, Black Blossoms, today. The book centers on the struggles of women of color. • The Brattleboro Literary Festival, which … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Books, Children's Books, Events, News
Meet novelist Guadalupe Garcia McCall
The seeds for Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s career as a novelist began in school, when her teachers encouraged her to become a writer. McCall’s first young adult novel, Under the Mesquite, was published earlier this month by Lee & Low Books. … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Books, Author Q&A, Fiction, Young Adult Books
