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La Bloga, underground

So apparently Facebook has something against one of the most established and important Chicano, Xicana & Latinx blogs on the internet and will not let it be shared via FB. Beyond the ridiculousness (is that a word?) of the ban, it is a huge loss for Latinx lit — many of us have discovered great poetry and fiction through Em Sedano’s reviews and Rudy Ch. Garcia’s lists; we’ve delighted in Melinda…

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Weekly Roundup August 8-12th

Some interesting articles floating across our feed this week-

In recent discussions of diversity, or lack thereof in the publishing industry, the conversation has focused most on the number of marginalized writers who do get published, but now the conversation is shifting towards the gatekeepers of the industry, and the lack of diversity when it comes to those behind the scenes of the publishing industry. NPR’s CodeSwitch writer Jean Ho discusses how this is changing, and the continued need for change with those in the industry. 

In “Sister act: female friendship in fiction from Woolf to Ferrante and Zadie Smith,” the Guardian’s Alex Clark explores the development of friendship between women in recent novels and the move towards portraying more complex and subtle expressions of female friendship. 

If you’re not familiar with La Bloga, a literary arts blog run by Latinx writers, editors and educators, check it out today-it’s a great resource! Here is a link of places they suggest to submit your work. 

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I'm in love!!! And this city ain't so bad either...

Author Melinda Palacio and I had a great talk about some upcoming projects in the works. And then she wrote this wonderful article. Super honored. And super duper grateful.