Bøger af Norma Elia Cantu

Literary Nonfiction. Poetry. Art. Latino/Latina Studies. Women's Studies. LGBTQIA Studies. Border Studies. This collection of essays, poetry, and artwork brings together scholarly and creative responses inspired by the life and work of Gloria Anzaldúa. The diverse voices represented in this collection are gathered from the 2007 national conference and 2009 international conference of the Society for the Study of Gloria Anzaldúa (SSGA). More than 30 scholars, activists, poets, and artists contributed to EL MUNDO ZURDO, whose release coincides with the SSGA's second annual international conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Nena leaves Laredo and moves to Madrid to research the historical roots of traditional fiestas in Laredo. Immersing herself in post-Franco Spain and its history, food, music, and fiestas, Nena finds herself falling for Paco. As her work comes to a close, Nena must decide where she can best be true to her self: in Spain with Paco or in Laredo.

"Canicula" - the dog days - is a particularly intense part of the summer when most cotton is harvested in South Texas. In Norma Cantu's fictionalized memoir of Laredo in the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s, it also represents a time between childhood and adulthood. Snapshots and the author's re-created memories allow readers to experience the pivotal events of this world.