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Writing in Latino: A National Conversation / Escribir en Latino: Una Conversacion Nacional

Susana Chávez-Silverman, Rubén Martinez, and Luis J. Rodriguez

In conversation with Ilán Stavans

October 21, 2010

What is Latino literature? Who writes it? Who reads it? Explore a rich literary tradition of five centuries of writing from two continents and 10 countries, from letters to the Spanish crown, to U.S. urbanites who grow up speaking Spanglish. Join this national conversation about the contribution of Latino writing to American culture.

¿Qué es la literatura latina? Quién la escribe? Quién la lee? Explora una gran tradición literaria de cinco siglos sobre escritura de dos continentes y 10 países, desde cartas a la corona española, hasta los residentes urbanos de los Estados Unidos que crecieron hablando spanglish. Los/Las invitamos a esta conversación nacional sobre la contribución de la escritura latina a la cultura estadounidense.

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.