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SPRING 2008 Release
University of Arizona Press
If I Die in Juárez
“Their bodies were found in a shallow grave lying on their backs in a row, each body in the shape of a cross, naked and recently killed, with two maquiladora (factory worker) uniforms discarded nearby...” More
2008 SOUTHWEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD "TOP PICK"
2008 ARIZONA BOOK AWARD: "BEST IN POPULAR FICTION"
2009 FOREWORD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD: "GOLD MEDAL IN MULTICULTURAL FICTION"
2009 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD: "BEST NOVEL, ADVENTURE OR DRAMA IN ENGLISH"-HONORABLE MENTION
2009 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS: "GOLD MEDAL IN MULTICULTURAL FICTION"
Other books by Stella.....
Internationally Acclaimed Novel
 Let Their Spirits Dance
The passionate story of a family's spiritual journey to the Vietnam Memorial Wall by
a new and vibrant voice in fiction. More
Harper Collins
 Fragile Night
The stories move between humor, lyricism, and tragedy as the characters emerge from their trials strong and unafraid to face the challenges and risks of life. More
Bilingual Review Press
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University of California at Irvine
2008 First Prize Winner
Chicano/Latino Literary Prize for
Short Story Collection
AMERICAN WRITERS PROGRAM (AWP) CONFERENCE IN DENVER, COLORADO, 2010.
CLASS OFFERING
South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th Street, (Baseline/24th Street), Phoenix, AZ., FALL SEMESTER: CRW 150, "Introduction to Creative Writing." Hybrid Class to be taught in five Saturday sessions, and on-line. Class meetings: August 22, September 26, October 24, November 21, nnd December 12, 2009. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room TC 225. REGISTER ON-LINE AT SOUTH MOUNTIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE or CALL: (602) 243-8000.
CITY OF PHOENIX CLASSES
Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N. 40th Street, Phx., Az 85042. 40th Street, just north of Bell Road. "LIVING TO TELL THE STORY; Igniting the Storyteller Within." Four Tuesdays, August 11, 18, 25. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Registration required. phoenix.gov/parks or e-mail Anissa Blair: anissa.blair@phoenix.gov (602) 534-6407
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WOMEN SOWING SEEDS
July 11, 2009. Writing workshop: "Writing Unforgettable Stories," 9:00 to Noon, Women's Studies/SIROW Building, 925 N. Tyndall Avenue, near U of A inTucson, Az. Writers of all levels welcome! Contact: Elena Bjorkquist Diaz: elenabj@comcast.net Registration required.
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A SAMPLE OF ENDORSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR STELLA'S WORK & PRESENTATIONS *******************************************************************************************************************************
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"Your stories reached my heart. Keep writing. You are one of the writers who will enlarge humanity." Ursula K. Leguin
"Duarte is a magical weaver with a sure hand and a pure heart." Jacquelyn Mitchard
"Thank you for being a great role model for our youth." Governor Janet Napolitano
"How do I put into words the immense power your talk had on me. I was utterly amazed!" Rachel Berg, St. Mary's College
"I was fortunate enough to attend your workshop this past Saturday, and I must admit I felt the earth move! You are fabulous,
your words are magical, your stories are moving, and your energy is contagious." Rebecca Martin, South Mountain Community College
"I just saw you at the Desert Sleuth Writer's Conference and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation!
Your sense of humor is like mine. I bought your book and read it, non-stop, for two days." Ali Koomen, Desert Sleuths
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