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- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Out in the Open by Jesús Carrasco in Washington, D.C.
Spanish author Jesús Carrasco presents his award-winning debut novel in a conversation with Cuban-American writer Gabrielle Fuentes, and moderated by Matthew Davis, Director of The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center of George Mason University.
Mar 26, 2018
- Literature
- Charlottesville, VA
Jesús Carrasco at Dystopias: Past, Present, and Future
Spanish author Jesús Carrasco will be joined by Christopher Brown and Alma Katsu to discuss their novels, each featuring different versions of dystopia across time and geographical divides.
Mar 23, 2018
- Literature
- Providence
Out in the Open by Jesús Carrasco in Providence
Spanish author Jesús Carrasco presents his award-winning debut novel Out in the Open, about a boy fleeing across an unnamed, drought-stricken country ruled by unspeakable violence.
Mar 20, 2018
- Literature
- New York
Out in the Open by Jesús Carrasco in New York
Spanish author Jesús Carrasco presents his award-winning debut novel in conversation with American writer Hamilton Caín at Instituto Cervantes New york.
Mar 15, 2018
- Literature
- New York
Champions of Illusion
Scientists Susana Martínez-Conde and Stephen Macknik talk about the electrifying mix of magic and science in their book “Champions of Illusion.”
Mar 1, 2018
- Literature
- New York
Burp. Apuntes Gastronómicos by Mercedes Cebrián
Spanish writer Mercedes Cebrián presents her latest book focused on her culinary experiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dec 6 – Dec 8, 2017
- Literature
- New York
Eduardo Mendoza: The writer under the radar
The winner of the 2017 Cervantes Award talks about his career and life dedication to literature.
Dec 4, 2017
- Literature
- New York
A Tribute to Juan Goytisolo
José María Ridao, Julio Ortega, Linda Gould Levine and Randolph Pope explore the legacy of the winner of the 2014 Cervantes Award.
Nov 21, 2017
- Literature
- Miami
Spanish writers at Miami Book Fair
Up to 10 Spanish authors, including María Dueñas, Jorge Edwards and Ray Loriga bring the best of Spanish Literature to Miami.
Nov 12 – Nov 19, 2017
- Literature
- New York
The Silver Way: China, Spanish America, and the Birth of Globalisation by Peter Gordon
The Americas Society hosts this book’s launch in a conversation between the author, Spain’s Consul General in New York Rafael Conde de Saro, Mexico’s Consul General in New York Diego Gómez Pickering and AS/COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth.
Nov 9, 2017
- Literature
- New York
The Vineyard by María Dueñas
Spanish author María Dueñas discusses her latest book, in conversation with hispanist James D. Fernàndez.
Nov 7, 2017
- Literature
- Houston
Veronica Aranda at the International Literature Festival Houston 2017
Spanish poet Verónica Aranda participates in the International Literature Festival along with authors from Latin American countries.
Nov 2 – Nov 3, 2017
- Literature
- New York
Soledad Fox, Round Trip: The Life of Jorge Semprún
Soledad Fox presents her new biography of Jorge Semprún, in conversation with Juan José Herrera de la Muela, Consul of Spain for Cultural Affairs.
Oct 27, 2017
- Literature
- New York
Reading Cervantes with Edith Grossman
The translator of “Don Quixote” reads some of the lesser-known “Exemplary Novels” by Miguel de Cervantes.
Oct 26, 2017
- Literature
- New York
A Tribute to Miguel Hernández
Multiple activities will mark the 75th anniversary of the death of Spanish poet Miguel Hernández – “Hernandian Days” at La Nacional, followed by a concert by Lux Aeterna presenting their new album, “Memories of a poet.”
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2017
- Literature
- Iowa City
Manuel Vilas at Iowa City Book Festival
North America’s only UNESCO City of Literature hosts the Iowa City Book Festival, featuring a presentation by Spanish author Manuel Vilas.
Oct 14, 2017