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The Book of Want by Daniel A. Olivas

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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I wrote the opening essay for this powerful new book called Ban This: The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature, edited by SJ Rivera, which was published on July 4th, 2012, is now available at Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.com in paperback from Broken Sword Publications.

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Book Description:
WARNING: This book is a weapon. This book is extremely dangerous. This book is explosive. This book is illegal. This book could land you in jail! Broken Sword Publications proudly presents, ¡Ban This! The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature, an unparalleled survey of some the best Xican@ voices of the modern era. Santino J. Rivera, author and indie publisher, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling voices of the Xican@ movement since Message to Aztlán. Selecting the best literature available from barrios coast to coast, Rivera has created an anthology that in itself is an act of defiance to those who would ban books, censor culture and re-write history. This collection reflects both a dynamic and cohesive portrait of modern Xican@ literature - which is American literature. These are the stories for a new generation of revolutionaries. This groundbreaking anthology includes works by Francisco X. Alarcón, Gustavo Arellano, Lalo Alcaraz, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rodolfo Acuña as well as works from many new voices culled from the woodsheds of Neo Aztlán. ¡Ban This! The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature is a weapon of mass education. These are our stories and they deserve to be heard. This book is a tightly-packed tome of literary rebellion just waiting to be unleashed.

Full list of contributors in alphabetical order:

Adrianna Simone
Alejandro Dennis Morales
Andrea J. Serrano
Annemarie Pérez
Art Meza
David Cid
Deadlee
Del Zamora
Francisco X. Alarcón
Frank Mundo
Frank S. Lechuga
Gina Ruiz
Gustavo Arellano
Hector Chavana Jr.
Jehuniko
Jessica Lopez Lyman
Jim Marquez
Johnathan Gomez
José-Ariel Cuevas
Karina Oliva
Lalo Alcaraz
Lauro Vasquez
Lizz Huerta
Luis Alberto Urrea
Luisa Leija
Maria Cesena
Mario Barrera
Matt Sedillo
Miguel Jimenez
Milo M. Alvarez
Noemi Martinez
Odilia Galván Rodríguez
Phyllis Victoria Lopez
Roberto "Dr. Cintli" Rodriguez
Rodolfo Acuna
Sara Ines Calderon
Santino J. Rivera
Vincent Cooper
Xicano X



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Friends in San Diego: I'm one of the featured writers at the HISPANIC LITERACY DAY event at the South Chula Vista Public Library this Saturday, September 15 in Chula Vista. Perfect for the whole family, the free event features 25+ authors, illustrators, speakers, panelists, cultural performances and readings from Noon to 5pm. I'll be reading from my books in the "Readings YA Room" at 1 pm and, from 2 to 3 pm, I'll on a poetry panel (moderated by Thelma Reyna) with Sonia Gutiérrez, Yago Cura, and Caroline Gerardo in "Conference Room 2". Throughout the day I'll be at Table #15 in the Exhibition Hall, so stop by and say hi.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month celebrates the history, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

It also recognizes the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Celebrate Hispanic Literacy Day
Saturday, September 15, 12:00 - 5:00
South Chula Vista Branch Library,
389 Orange Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-585-5755

The Brubury Tales --> (eBook, paperback and MP3) http://www.amazon.com/The-Brubury-Tal...

Gary, the Four-Eyed Fairy and Other Stories --> http://www.amazon.com/Four-Eyed-Fairy...