Tag Archives: Junot Diaz

Oh HELL no.

Posted on 9 August, 2010 by

Cross-posted from my book blog. We live in a world in which industry “best of” lists routinely ignore overlook women and people of color in favor of middle-aged white men and the occasional middle-aged white woman.  I guess, in Anis … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 22 May, 2010 by

Courtesy of my literary crush, Junot Diaz: How come I am not surprised [about being the first Latino elected to serve on the Pulitzer board]?…I guess that I’m standing in for hundreds of other qualified writers, artists who should have … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping…for me!

Posted on 19 December, 2009 by

The only person I really bought a Christmas present for this year was my little nephew, who’s about 2 and a half.  Come gift time, he always gets books from me, and this year I got him three: Where the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, NY

Posted on 15 June, 2009 by

As of today, I’m transitioning back into full-time Texicanism.  I’m sad to leave New York (really, really sad when I think of all the stuff I’m missing entertainment-wise), but I suppose it’s time.  I guess. I’ve gotten to do a … Continue reading →

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