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the eaters of flowers

Texas Poet Laureate 2023 ire’ne lara silva presents six poems

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Borderlands Corpus

Texas Poet Laureate 2020 Emmy Pérez presents six poems

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The Place across the River

A story map of excerpts from the newest collection of poetry by Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos

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Notes from El Mundo

César L. de León presents ten poems

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The Universe Divine

“The Poet Mariachi” Daniel García Ordaz presents luminous poems

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Barrio Poet

Edward Vidaurre sings it like it is

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La Buddhalupana Way

Journalist Macarena Hernández interviews celebrated author Sandra Cisneros

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Pura vida: La voz de Queen Nzinga

La poeta y ensayista costarricense-panameña Dlia McDonald Woolery celebra la literatura afro escrita por mujeres

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The Institute for Signifying Scriptures

Dr. Jacqueline Hidalgo and ISS Founding Director Dr. Vincent Wimbush discuss the work of the organization and its 20th anniversary

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Tell Somebody

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos presents excerpts from his latest collection of poetry

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Ode to OLG, San Bernardino

liz gonzález presents poetry and prose that celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe and life in Southern California

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American Jesus

Richard Vargas presents excerpts from his five collections of poetry

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Far and Near

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos presents excerpts from his latest collection of poetry The Looking Glass

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The Days You Bring

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos presents excerpts from his newest collection of poetry

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Where the Sidewalks Meet a Time Before Water

Poet Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos and photographer Danny R. Peralta present excerpts from their Bronx-inspired books

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Ars botánica

John Olivares Espinoza presents poems inspired by work as a gardener with his family

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The Grand Silence, 1929

An excerpt from Song of the Water Saints by Nelly Rosario on the novel’s 20th anniversary

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Ode to [Elegies]

Poet Robert Carlos García explores the complexities of modern life and death

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After Dark/Nueva Luz

Rev. Dr. Harold J. Recinos presents excerpts from his latest poetry collection / En Foco, Inc. illuminates with photography from their journal archives

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The Wafers

Angie Cruz presents an excerpt from her novel Dominicana