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Sandra Cisneros’ New Novel ‘Martita, I Remember You’ Is A Love Letter To The Ones Left Behind

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 27, 2021 · The "Godmother of Chicana literature" discusses her latest work, the value of solitude, travel, and more.

Tags bilingual Brenda Valdivia Chicana fiction latina latino Latinx literature Martita I Remember You Martita Te Recuerdo novel Sandra Cisneros The House on Mango Street Woman Hollering Creek

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Houston Matters

A Diverse City Inspires Diverse Stories In Bryan Washington’s Debut Collection

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 20, 2019 · The local writer discusses Lot, his debut collection of short stories, all of which are set in and around Houston.

Tags books Brazos Bookstore Bryan Washington fiction Lot Michael Hagerty short stories writer writing

Houston Matters

Is Dracula A True Story? New Prequel Draws on Bram Stoker’s Real Life

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 10, 2018 · Joshua Zinn talks with the authors of the novel Dracul -- Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew Dacre and J.D. Barker.

Tags books Bram Stoker Dacre Stoker Dracula fiction J.D. Barker Murder by the Book novel Supernatural

Literature

10 Things To Know about Inprint And Its 2018-19 Season

Catherine Lu

Posted on September 21, 2018 · A profile of the Houston literary organization’s programs, reading series, and daily life in ten questions

Tags fiction inprint Krupa Parikh Margarett Root Brown Reading Series poetry Rich Levy writing

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Texas Originals

William Sydney Porter, Or Known By His Pen Name O. Henry

Humanities Texas

Posted on November 28, 2015 · A writer working under the pen-name of O'Henry. He worked as a ranch-hand, pharmacist, bank teller and even served time in prison, but his fame was found in literature.

Tags author fiction short stories writer

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Gov. Abbott’s campaign eyes the vote of people of color in Texas

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 18, 2022 · It’s clear Republican leadership in Texas is eyeing the Latino vote, and they believe it’s possible, despite data showing it might be an uphill quest. According to 2021 data from Gallup, nationwide, 54 percent of Hispanics identified as Democrats, while 26 percent identified as Republicans.

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How author Dylan Marron has conversations with people who hate him

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on March 28, 2022 · Today, Marron shares what he’s learned about having difficult conversations and how having them can help close the ever-growing distance between us.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2186: Lost Beauties

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on February 20, 2022 · Episode: 2186 Lost beauty of old words: nostalgia thwarted a flood of new books. Today, language slips away from us.

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I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 34: We Don’t Talk About Inclusion!

Eddie Robinson

Posted on February 4, 2022 · Director Charise Castro Smith shares her unguarded thoughts on what the success of Disney’s ENCANTO means for other minorities who crave to tell their own stories

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