Oct 14 2023

Lit and Luz Festival Keynote Address with Ana Castillo

Lit and Luz at UIC

October 14, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location

Location & time to be updated

Address

Chicago Cultural Center, East Washington Street, Chicago, IL, USA, Select

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Join us for an extraordinary event featuring the renowned writer Ana Castillo.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of literary brilliance as Ana Castillo shares her insights, experiences, and perspectives. From her acclaimed novels to her thought-provoking poetry, Ana Castillo's work reflects the rich cultural tapestry of our society.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the author herself. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, this keynote is sure to leave you inspired and eager to explore the depths of literature.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of literary magic with Ana Castillo. We can't wait to see you there!

In partnership with UIC's Center for Latinx Literature of the Americas

 

Contact

Daniel Borzutzky
dborz2@uic.edu

Date posted

Jul 18, 2023

Date updated

Sep 28, 2023

Speakers

Ana Castillo | Poet

Poet, novelist, short story writer, children’s book author, translator, and playwright Ana Castillo was born in Chicago on June 15, 1953, and was raised in the city of her birth. She earned a BA in art education from Northeastern Illinois University in 1975, an MA in social sciences from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in American studies from the University of Bremen. Castillo is the author of seven books of poetry. Her first publications were the chapbook Otro Canto (Alternativa Publications, 1977) and The Invitation (1979), a self-published chapbook. These works were followed by several collections: My Book of the Dead: New Poems (University of New Mexico Press, 2021); Watercolor Women, Opaque Men: A Novel in Verse (Northwestern University Press, 2017); I Ask the Impossible: Poems (Anchor Books, 2001); My Father Was a Toltec and Selected Poems, 1973–1988 (Anchor Books, 1995); and Women Are Not Roses (Arte Público Press, 1984).