Kristi Ulibarri's monograph, Visible Borders, Invisible Economies: Living Death in Latinx Narratives (U Texas Press 2022) cites chapter 2, "Mercado Dreams: The End(s) of Sixties Nostalgia in Contemporary Ghetto Fiction," and chapter 3, "Movin' on Up and Out: Lowercase Latino/a … [Read more...]
(Mar. 24, 2023) Latinx Canon and Market Aesthetics cited in Ulibarri’s Visible Borders, Invisible Economies (2022)
Posted on March 24, 2023 ·
(Feb 11, 2023) Salon OpEd about Reading Beyond “American Dirt”
Posted on February 15, 2023 ·
I coauthored an op-ed in Salon with my colleagues in US Latinx Studies, David J. Vázquez and Magdalena L. Barrerra, in response to Pamela Paul's commemoration of the 3-year anniversary of the American Dirt controversy. In it, we argue that the NY Times decision to publish Paul's … [Read more...]
(Feb. 9, 2023) RSVP for my UNC Virtual Presentation on US Latinx theatre
Posted on February 9, 2023 ·
On February 28th at 4:00 pm (EST), the English Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting my virtual presentation about US Latinx theater and archival activism. Come join in the conversation and REGISTER HERE. Abstract: By situating … [Read more...]
(Jan. 12, 2023) National Humanities Center features Archival Activism project
Posted on January 12, 2023 ·
My research was highlighted by the National Humanities Center this January, alongside the work of my fellow fellows, Martha M. F. Kelley and W Jason Miller. Every month the Center highlights a set of fellowship projects that share a common theme, in our case, "the influence of … [Read more...]
(Oct. 22, 2022) Critical Dialogues in Latinx Studies wins Best Edited Book Prize
Posted on October 22, 2022 ·
The New England Council of Latin American Studies awarded Critical Dialogues in Latinx Studies the D. Scott Palmer Best Edited Book Prize. Want to learn more about Critical Dialogues in Latinx Studies? Listen to the New Books in Latinx Studies Podcast interview with … [Read more...]
(Sept. 29, 2022) Settling in at the National Humanities Center
Posted on October 1, 2022 ·
My residency at the National Humanities Center began in September and I am simply astounded by the resources available for fellows. The librarians on staff are amazing: they have obtained all the books I need for my research as well as archival materials that I thought were … [Read more...]
(May 19, 2022) Publication in TikTok Cultures Book
Posted on May 19, 2022 ·
My chapter, "Hype it Up: US Latinx Theater on TikTok," appears in the just published TikTok Cultures in the United States collection, edited by Trevor Buffone. The book focuses on "the role of TikTok in US popular culture, paying close attention to the app’s growing body of … [Read more...]
(Mar. 28, 2022) John G. Medlin, Jr. Fellowship of the National Humanities Center
Posted on March 28, 2022 ·
I've been fortunate enough to be awarded John G. Medlin, Jr. Fellowship by the National Humanities Center, which means I'll be in residence there for the 2022-2023 academic year. I'll be working on my research project, "Staging Activism in US Latinx Theater," and enjoying … [Read more...]
(Feb. 24, 2022) Playwright Vanessa Garcia Visits Bucknell Class
Posted on February 25, 2022 ·
The students of ENLS 213, Cuban-American, literature welcomed Vanessa Garcia to their class via Zoom. Garcia discussed her play, “The Cuban Spring” (2014), talked about her writing and research process, and shared her journey from the visual arts to theater. … [Read more...]