Nightmares Revealed: The Rise of Latinx Horror Fiction
Join us for an invigorating discussion on the rising influence of Latinx voices in horror fiction. Panelists Daniel A. Olivas, Cynthia Gómez, and M. M. Olivas will delve into how Latinx authors are using the genre to blend culture, resistance,…
In Search of Sanctuary: Stories of Migration, Hardships and Hope
Shining a light on the often invisible and incredibly complex experience of migration, the established scholars of this panel examine migration through human-centered lenses by documenting the difficult reasons people move away from an old home…
Essay as Form
The essay’s subjective and fragmented nature enables writers to grapple with complexities without the restrictions of systematic, traditional approaches to writing (Theodor W. Adorno, “The Essay as Form”). It liberates the essayist to…
Strength and Solace in Numbers
In times of love and loss, demonstrations of care can be another form of activism. This sentiment is perhaps most evident in the AIDS epidemic, when physical touch became paradoxically a symbol of tenderness yet agonizingly painful for someone…
Bridging the Gaps: Redefining Healthcare Through a Justice Lens
The for-profit American healthcare model has left gaps in the system that harm everyone by stripping away the human element and emboldening shifty ethical and legal practices. The authors of this panel draw on their medical expertise to propose…
Healing and Resistance
In the face of direct oppression and attack on vulnerable communities throughout our nation’s history, especially from the current administration, this moment demands all aspects of resistance: self-nourishment, community healing, and defiance…
Coming of Age in an Unsteady World
In a country that tries to erase our troubled history of the oppressive treatment of certain groups, today’s youth are forced to find their footing in an increasingly unsteady world that rejects their exploration of different identities and…
Creators’ Collective Action
Amidst current challenges like book bans in schools and libraries across the country, record numbers of legal restrictions on the human rights of immigrants and trans people, especially trans youth, in our community, creators play a crucial…
Storytime for Littles
Bounce along to lyrical language and festive illustrations in this interactive read aloud for babies and toddlers! Enjoy gentle, rhythmic stories from Diana Farid (Already All the Love) and Aida Salazar (When the Sun Rises and When Moon Blooms)…
Play with Your Food!
Whether at the kitchen table or reading circle, these delectably charming picture books are sure to make you smile! Savor the joyful celebration of Asian cultures in SOY SAUCE! by Laura Lee (which was painted with real soy sauce!), cool down…