Sandra Cisneros at OLLU
News Release from Our Lady of the Lake University:
Author Sandra Cisneros gives free public lecture at OLLU on Jan. 27
Award-winning writer is University’s official writer-in-residence
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 9, 2009) – Award-winning author Sandra Cisneros will give a lecture at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 in Thiry Auditorium. Her presentation is titled “Tell Me A Story Even If It’s A Lie.” The event is free and open to the public.
Cisneros has long been a friend to OLLU and has embraced the University even more strongly after a devastating fire last summer destroyed the historic Main Building that stands at the center of campus. As part of her support, Cisneros currently serves as writer-in-residence at the University, which has recently expanded its offerings for aspiring writers. In 2007, OLLU added a concentration in writing to its master’s program in English and last year, the English Department began the visiting writers program, which welcomes author Carmen Tafolla this semester.
Cisneros has collaborated with OLLU throughout the years, including her participation as keynote speaker at OLLU’s annual Literary Festival and hosting her Macondo Writing Workshop for outstanding writers each summer at OLLU. Cisneros, a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (known as the “genius grant”), has written several award-winning books, including the novel, The House on Mango Street, which is required reading in middle schools, high schools and universities across the country. This year, the novel – first published in 1984 – is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its publication in the United States with a national book tour and the release of a special edition of the book.
Current projects in the works for Cisneros include a collection of fiction titled Infinito, as well as a children’s book, Bravo, Bruno, and a book about writing titled Writing in My Pajamas.
Author Sandra Cisneros gives free public lecture at OLLU on Jan. 27
Award-winning writer is University’s official writer-in-residence
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 9, 2009) – Award-winning author Sandra Cisneros will give a lecture at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 in Thiry Auditorium. Her presentation is titled “Tell Me A Story Even If It’s A Lie.” The event is free and open to the public.
Cisneros has long been a friend to OLLU and has embraced the University even more strongly after a devastating fire last summer destroyed the historic Main Building that stands at the center of campus. As part of her support, Cisneros currently serves as writer-in-residence at the University, which has recently expanded its offerings for aspiring writers. In 2007, OLLU added a concentration in writing to its master’s program in English and last year, the English Department began the visiting writers program, which welcomes author Carmen Tafolla this semester.
Cisneros has collaborated with OLLU throughout the years, including her participation as keynote speaker at OLLU’s annual Literary Festival and hosting her Macondo Writing Workshop for outstanding writers each summer at OLLU. Cisneros, a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (known as the “genius grant”), has written several award-winning books, including the novel, The House on Mango Street, which is required reading in middle schools, high schools and universities across the country. This year, the novel – first published in 1984 – is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its publication in the United States with a national book tour and the release of a special edition of the book.
Current projects in the works for Cisneros include a collection of fiction titled Infinito, as well as a children’s book, Bravo, Bruno, and a book about writing titled Writing in My Pajamas.
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