A number of well-known Mexican-American authors of children's literature have acknowledged a debt to Steinbeck. This afternoon's symposium features authors' discussions of the nature of Steinbeck's influence on their writing.
Pam Muñoz Ryan, a resident of San Diego County, has written over 25 books for young people, including the award-winning novels Esperanza Rising and Becoming Naomi León and the award-winning picture books Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride .
Hernán Moreno-Hinojosa, is the author of Candelaria’s Sorrow and The Ghostly Rider and Other Chilling Tales, both of which are based on the ghost stories he heard while growing up in South Texas.
Francisco X. Alarcón, Chicano poet and educator, is the author of several award-wining books of bilingual poetry for children, including Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems, Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems, and Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems. He currently teaches at the University of California, Davis, where he directs the Spanish for Native Speakers Program.
Moderator: Phillip Serrato, Assistant Professor
Admission: FREE
Location: San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego 92182
Gateway Building 1504
For more information:
Visit: www.cal.sdsu.edu.steinbeck.com
or
Phone:(619) 594-1105
Pam Muñoz Ryan, a resident of San Diego County, has written over 25 books for young people, including the award-winning novels Esperanza Rising and Becoming Naomi León and the award-winning picture books Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride .
Hernán Moreno-Hinojosa, is the author of Candelaria’s Sorrow and The Ghostly Rider and Other Chilling Tales, both of which are based on the ghost stories he heard while growing up in South Texas.
Francisco X. Alarcón, Chicano poet and educator, is the author of several award-wining books of bilingual poetry for children, including Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems, Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems, and Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems. He currently teaches at the University of California, Davis, where he directs the Spanish for Native Speakers Program.
Moderator: Phillip Serrato, Assistant Professor
Admission: FREE
Location: San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego 92182
Gateway Building 1504
For more information:
Visit: www.cal.sdsu.edu.steinbeck.com
or
Phone:(619) 594-1105
