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Join us for an afternoon of poetry and conversation with poets Alicia Viguer-Espert and Diosa Xochiquetzalcóatl.
The poets will read their poetry in both English and Spanish, and will share the meaning and significance of their poems. A Q&A with the audience will follow.
Alicia Viguer-Espert, a native of Valencia, Spain, was born into a Castilian/Valencian bilingual family. After marrying an American and moving to Los Angeles, Alicia learned English quickly. She has a Master's in Psychology and studied creative writing in English. Her writing has been published in journals, anthologies, and her three chapbooks.
Diosa Xochiquetzalcóatl is a multilingual poet with a B.A. in English and M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural Teaching. As an educator of English learners and immigrants, Diosa X defends human rights and linguistic rights, especially of marginalized groups. Her work has appeared in both English and Spanish in various publications, and she has authored seven poetry collections.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.