These unique voices combine in a harmony of Mexican and American, of magical and ordinary, of tragedy and triumph. From established writers to emerging talents, the contributors to this volume represent the depth and beauty of a community that is just beginning to make itself heard. The collection features the short story "The Time About the Dog" by Alvaro Rodriguez, co-screenwriter of the recent film Machete.
Other contributors: Angelica Maldonado, Yaresy Salinas, Maria Ramirez, Daniel Tyx, Monica G. Hernandez, Felix Omar Vela, Evangelina Ayon, Lois Marie Garza, Charlene Bowles, Robert Brown, Cindy Jaimez, Virgilio B. Valencia, Alfredo Ortiz, Javier David Gonzalez, Matthew Madrigal, Olga Lidia Cervantes, Richard D. Givens, Veronica Sandoval, Edwin de Kock, Gwenda J. Gonzalez, Jonathan Corey Mangan, Kristin Michelle Keith, Maria Piedra, Ludivina V. Vasquez, Maria de la Luz Quiroga, Clarrissia Nerio, Nina Medrano, Rosalia Arriaga, Anna Lilia Castillo, Gloria M. Alvarado, and Edwin Sandoval.
Language
English
Pages
166
Format
Paperback
Publisher
VAO Publishing
Release
May 18, 2011
ISBN
0615480667
ISBN 13
9780615480664
Along the River: An Anthology of Voices from the Rio Grande Valley
These unique voices combine in a harmony of Mexican and American, of magical and ordinary, of tragedy and triumph. From established writers to emerging talents, the contributors to this volume represent the depth and beauty of a community that is just beginning to make itself heard. The collection features the short story "The Time About the Dog" by Alvaro Rodriguez, co-screenwriter of the recent film Machete.
Other contributors: Angelica Maldonado, Yaresy Salinas, Maria Ramirez, Daniel Tyx, Monica G. Hernandez, Felix Omar Vela, Evangelina Ayon, Lois Marie Garza, Charlene Bowles, Robert Brown, Cindy Jaimez, Virgilio B. Valencia, Alfredo Ortiz, Javier David Gonzalez, Matthew Madrigal, Olga Lidia Cervantes, Richard D. Givens, Veronica Sandoval, Edwin de Kock, Gwenda J. Gonzalez, Jonathan Corey Mangan, Kristin Michelle Keith, Maria Piedra, Ludivina V. Vasquez, Maria de la Luz Quiroga, Clarrissia Nerio, Nina Medrano, Rosalia Arriaga, Anna Lilia Castillo, Gloria M. Alvarado, and Edwin Sandoval.