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Spain Writes, America Reads: Rabbit Island by Elvira Navarro
Spanish author Elvira Navarro joins translator Christina MacSweeney to discuss her collection of stories “Rabbit Island” with guest author Sarah Rose Etter.
Feb 9, 2021
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- Online
Spain Writes America Reads: Lord of All the Dead by Javier Cercas
Author Javier Cercas presents “Lord of All the Dead” at “Spain Writes, America Reads,” a virtual series of author talks to introduce recently translated books from Spain in the U.S.
Feb 2, 2021
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Café Transatlántico: The Library of Congress & The National Library of Spain
The Library of Congress meets the National Library of Spain in this second edition of “Cafés Transatlánticos,” our coffee talks series to celebrate the cultural bridges that connect our two countries.
Dec 15, 2020
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Spain Writes, America Reads: Ordesa by Manuel Vilas
Author Manuel Vilas presents “Ordesa” at “Spain Writes, America Reads,” a virtual series of author talks to introduce recently translated books from Spain in the US.
Dec 10, 2020
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The PALABRA Archive: Eduardo Lago
Author Eduardo Lago comments on his recording from the “PALABRA Archive” and discusses the literary connections between the US and Spain with guest writer David Hollander.
Nov 18, 2020
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- Online
Spain Writes, America Reads: Four by Four by Sara Mesa
Sara Mesa presents “Four by four” at “Spain Writes, America Reads,” a virtual series of author talks to introduce recently translated books from Spain in the US.
Nov 10, 2020
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10 of 30: New Spanish Narrative 2020
Spanish authors Aixa de la Cruz and Jordi Nopca will represent the New Spanish Narrative in the US presentation of the second edition of 10 of 30, a project that aims to encourage the translation of Spanish authors into English.
Oct 27, 2020
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Spain Writes, America Reads: Pixel Flesh by Agustín Fernández Mallo
Agustín Fernández Mallo presents “Pixel Flesh” at “Spain Writes, America Reads,” a new virtual series of author talks to introduce recently translated books from Spain.
Oct 9, 2020
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- Online
#WorldBookDay: Contemporary Readings from Spain
In this online celebration of “World Book Day,” a selection of contemporary Spanish authors will read samples of their own works from their homes.
Apr 23, 2020
- Literature
- Charlottesville, VA
Kirmen Uribe at the Virginia Festival of the Book Canceled
Spanish writer Kirmen Uribe presents his novel “Bilbao–New York–Bilbao” as part of the festival’s “Family and Fate in Historical Fiction” roundtable.
Mar 21, 2020
- Literature
- New York
Se Buscan Poetas Women's Day
Five Spanish-language women poets and creators come together on Women’s Day to present poetry as a vessel that vindicates current female power in the new paths of our language.
Mar 8, 2020
- Literature
- Miami
Spanish writers at the 2019 Miami Book Fair
Spanish literature assures its place at this year’s edition of the Miami Book Fair with the presence of 10 authors.
Nov 17 – Nov 24, 2019
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
The Insistence of Harm by Fernando Valverde
Fernando Valverde will present his latest work, “The Insistence of Harm,” in conversation with translator Allen Josephs at Union Market.
Nov 1, 2019
- Literature
- Boston
José María Merino and Ana Merino in conversation
José María Merino and Ana Merino, father and daughter, will be talking about the act of reading, their literary inspirations, and their life experiences from the perspective of each one’s age and gender, in a conversation presented by professor José M. del Pino.
Oct 24, 2019
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
José Quintanar at SPX 2019
SPX (Small Press Expo) 2019, the premier event for indie comics, cartooning and graphic novels, presents Spanish graphic novelist and illustrator José Quintanar.
Sep 15, 2019
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Maria Dueñas at the 2019 National Book Festival
Acclaimed author María Dueñas returns to the Library of Congress National Book Festival to present her novel “The Vineyard.”
Aug 31, 2019