ASL interpretation and live captions provided. In early 2020, the Hispanic literary community led an important national dialogue on the importance of “own voices” literature and inequities in the publishing industry. Leading and award-winning contemporary Latin American writers gather to discuss their perspectives on the importance of own voices narratives in providing representation for readers.
This program offers Latino/a/x and non-Latin Marylanders with an opportunity to learn about the diversity of the Latin American community, as represented in literature and poetry.
Featured Speakers:
Julia Alvarez, National Medal of Arts Winner Angie Cruz, Inaugural GMA Book Club Author
Reyna Grande, American Book Award Winner
Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate (2015-2017)
Lupita Aquino, moderator, @Lupita.Reads
Presented by the Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Frederick County Public Libraries, and Charles County Public Library as part of Maryland Libraries Together. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Maryland State Library. Maryland Libraries Together is a collaboration of Maryland libraries to engage communities in enriching educational experiences that advance an understanding of the issues of our time.
Purchase the authors' books from Loyalty Bookstores (https://loyaltybookstores.com) or Curious Iguana (https://curiousiguana.com).
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | National Library Week | Love Your Library | Author Visit |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | Closed |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | Closed |
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