Jessica Galán interviews Richie Narvaez, literary noir author of Roachkiller and Other Stories, Hipster Death Rattle, Noiryorican, and Holly Hernandez and the Death of Disco. Narvaez recently wrapped up a series on Latinx crime fiction at The Center for Creative Fiction Brooklyn. The interview is part of a series with Latinx authors. Galán: Can you …
Shining the Light on Hard Issues: Jessica Galán Interviews Jenny Torres Sanchez
It’s been a good while since the pages of a book created such a visceral reaction for me. Jenny Torres Sanchez’s latest, We Are Not from Here, does just that. It’s a realistic novel which many high school teens, especially those in urban communities will relate to. I’ve educated students who’ve risked their lives for what …