Spanish Linguist, Writer, Translator & Editor

On Friday, May 4th, the Best Translated Book Award winners for 2012 were announced in a ceremony at McNally Jackson Books in New York City, as part of the PEN World Voices Festival. These awards, organized by the website Three Percent, honor newly-translated works published in U.S. during the preceding year—and include cash prizes for both [...]

Dear Community Leaders, We reiterate our invitation for you to participate in the 2012 National Latino Congreso that will take place May 17 though19 at the Arturo Velazquez Institute located at 2800 South Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60608. The objective of the National Latino Congreso (NLC) is to create an open and inclusive space to [...]

Now is your chance to get involved in an international event that unites amazing films, talented filmmakers and passionate audiences in Austin, Texas. Cine Las Americas offers a range of volunteer opportunities for qualified individuals. From helping at the box office, to assisting with production, operations and much more, volunteers are a major part of [...]

Learning a language is a lifelong endeavor, so when I receive ads about “learning any language within 10 days!” it makes my skin crawl, ¡Dios mío! Language, by nature and nurture, is directly linked to the community that labors it and cares for it. So if another desires to be a part of that community, [...]