Nov 1st 2024
Love and Loss in the Desert: A Conversation with Authors Clyo Mendoza and Javier Peñalosa
@ Pilsen Community Books
1102 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Opening Friday, November 1st, from 7PM - 8PM
Join us for a conversation with two of Mexico’s most talked-about young authors, Javier Peñalosa M. and Clyo Mendoza. The two authors will discuss their respective titles, What Comes Back translated by Robin Myers (Copper Canyon Press, 2024) and Fury translated by Christina MacSweeney (Seven Stories Press, 2024). Each author will read from their book followed by a discussion on writing about the desert, the power of myths, and poetic journeys. This conversation will be moderated by Lit & Luz Literary Arts Director and Lit & Luz Book Club Founder Miguel Jiménez. Stay after for a book signing with the presenters.
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