Book Review by Jose B. Gonzalez Xánath Caraza’s Conjuro does just as the title implies—it conjures. But more than that, this cross-linguistic collection provides a sensory experience that puts the reader in the center of the conjuring—all at once, the poetry conjures you and makes you feel as if you are part conjurer. Caraza incorporates Spanish English, …
Book Review by Jose B. Gonzalez The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao By Junot Díaz Riverhead Books (2007) Wao. Wow. As I read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz, I kept having this strange feeling that I had heard the voices in the book elsewhere. They sounded so familiar. …
Editor’s post-publication note: Our 2019 list is full of talent that may not so easily be viewed as “new.” This list was put together at the end of 2018, but as we focused on redesigning our website, we did not get a chance to give these authors the attention they deserve–until now. In the meantime, …
This year’s authors represent rising stars from all genres. Since the publication of this list back in 2017, Javier Zamora has become a household name among literary circles, Carlos Hernandez has penned another popular book, and Ivelisse Rodriguez has earned the distinction of being a nominee for the Pen/Faulkner Award. 1. Carlos Hernandez, the author …
Since the publication of this list in 2016, these authors have continued their activism and have continued to have a strong presence in the writing community. 1. Amalia Ortiz has been on the spoken word scene for years. HBO’s Def Poetry highlighted her talent, while her poetry collection, Rant. Chant. Chisme., demonstrates why she has …
