Book Review by Jose B. Gonzalez I have to admit that I am not a big fan of cartoons or comic strips, and I am indeed one of those readers who prefers to let words speak for themselves. Having said that, I have been intrigued by the work of many talented Latino artists who have made …
By Felipe de Ortego y Gasca Scholar in Residence and Chair of the Department of Chicana/Chicano and Hemispheric Studies, Western New Mexico University In many ways, Sun, Stone, and Shadows fulfills the promise of its editor—to present a Pleiades of the best short story writers of Mexico in the first half of the 20th century. …
Book Review by Christine Granados By Michele Serros How to Be a Chicana Role Model by Michele Serros Michele Serros‘ second book is a mix of genres-stand-up comedy, advice, and short stories. It even includes a selection from her first novel, “Chicana Falsa.” Although noted as “new” fiction, the book presents real life tales and …
Book Review by Jose B. Gonzalez Xanath Caraza, one of Latino Literature’s rising stars has composed yet another work that demonstrates her dexterity as a writer. In the bilingual collection of short stories, Lo que trae la marea/What the Tide Brings, Caraza shows readers her skill as a poet who can tell intriguing tales. The …
Book Review by Jose B. Gonzalez The first question that might pop up for anyone reading the title of this children’s book, What Can You Do With a Rebozo?/¿Qué puedes hacer con un rebozo? (English and Spanish Edition), is not, “what can one do with a rebozo?” but “what is a rebozo?” This story answers both …
