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Macondo Celebrates National Poetry Month
The Macondo Celebrates National Poetry Month is taking place this Friday, April 28th at 6:30pm CST! Here is the link to sign up for the...
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The Docent
The New South Where did the slaves live? Really? It's my last shift, and they have to ask that. Look, I have as much...
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Closing out Poetry Month with Lori Anaya
Lori Anaya Letter to My Face Lori Anaya Eyes, I never liked how you were almond shaped A perfect blend of blue to green and flecks of gold, but Different from the rest Not as beautiful as my mother’s,...
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Ephemeral Exhibition Lasting Tribute
After Many A Week Debuts the ArteMichael SedanoJune 11, 2023 marks the closing date of a landmark exhibition for Los Angeles' La Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Arte para la gente, The Collected Works of...
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Secret of the Moon Conch
By David Bowles and Guadalupe García McCall Publisher: Bloomsbury YA (June 6, 2023)Language: EnglishHardcover: 464 pagesISBN-10: 1547609893ISBN-13: 978-1547609895 Award-winning authors David...
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Chicanonautica: Jamming at the Center for Science and the Imagination
by Ernest HoganThe last time I did something with Arizona State University’s Center for Science and the Imagination was for Us in Flux, during the early part of COVID epidemic, the result was a story...
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Honoring Mary Ontiveros
This week, Flo and I drove to Fort Collins, CO., to attend a Colorado State University (CSU) building renaming ceremony that honored a friend, Mary Ontiveros. Mary is also one of my heroes. Here's what...
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Los cocodrilos por Xánath Caraza
Los cocodrilos por Xánath Caraza El verdadero problema fueron los cocodrilos. Los tiburones que llegaron hace veinte años, quién sabe de dónde, los fueron pescando uno a uno los valientes pescadores...
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Memory: The End. Begin Again.Michael SedanoI live in a new place. Beyond Pasadena, against the San Gabriel Mountains, Altadena. This is the final column I shall write on the theme of Memory. I leave...
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Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future
By Angela Dominguez Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Language: EnglishHardcover: 192 pagesISBN-10: 1250862574ISBN-13: 978-1250862570 From award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final...
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Can a U.S. Born Mexican be a White Supremacist?
Excerpted from a longer version. By Daniel Cano War is a Racket As I read Gangsters of Capitalism, the story...
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Poetry Connection
Santa Barbara Independent By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate *This column was previously published in the Santa Barbara IndependentClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to...
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Domingos con Abuelita - Sundays with Abuelita
Written by Teresa Verduzco. Illustrated by Gloria Felix. Publisher: Adobe House Press ISBN-10: 1736454714ISBN-13: 978-1736454718 Lovely moments with her Abuelita comfort Teresa while her mom is...
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Chicanonautica: Education, La Raza, and Me
by Ernest HoganI’m getting ready to teach my Papí Sci-Fi’s Ancient Chicano Sci-Fi Wisdom online at Palabra del Pueblo Writing Workshop. Guao, it still sounds weird. Me, a teacher. How the hell did that...
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The Crocodiles by Xánath Caraza
The Crocodiles by Xánath Caraza The real problem was the crocodiles. The sharks that appeared twenty years ago from who knows where were being caught one after another by the brave fishermen of...
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Gluten-free Comida: Quiche Sin Crust
Originally shared last June. Tis the season! The Gluten-free Chicano CooksChile Verde Gluten-free Meatless Tortilla Quiche 56g* Michael Sedano, The Gluten-free Chicano Note well, this is the Ur-...
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Lani Rae's Marvelous Hair- El Cabello maravilloso de Lani Rae
By Yesenia Rodriguez and illustrated by Sunny Duran Lani Rae is a little girl with many interests and lots of hair. When she learns that her best friend needs help, she searches for a way to make...
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Family Tree with Crooked Branches
Nicolas Gonzalez, Creator of a Mighty Tree How long are we supposed to keep family secrets? The relatives responsible...
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Poetry Connection: A Lesson in Resilience and the teachings of Poetry
Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet LaureateWoww Writers Lori Anaya, Mona Frazier, Melinda Palacio and 23rd US Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo*This post was previously published in the Santa Barbara...
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Cimientos 2023: IATI Theater's Staged Readings Series (June 8 to June 11)
Cimientos Play Development Program at IATI Theater in New York is a unique opportunity for global playwrights. Out of hundreds of submissions, only ten playwrights are selected to develop their plays...
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