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March 2010 New Book Release: WOMEN WHO LIVE IN COFFEE SHOPS AND OTHER STORIES
Winner of the 2008 Chicano/Latino Literary Prize
Arte Publico Press-University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Marina Tristan Publicity Coordinator
MTristan@Central.UH.EDU
Contact Marina for book signings.
Look for the release of these award-winning stories, set against an urban backdrop of seedy motels, dilapidated houses and railroad tracks. This collection brings to life the meanest streets in Phoenix. Flashy divas, tranvestites, street walkers, mafiosos, and children who know too much too soon, will capture your heart with tales of love, humor and cutting-edge action.
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
2009 American Book Award
VIEW EXCITING YOU TUBE TRAILER OF: IF I DIE IN JUAREZ!! (See below)
Created by JJ Stratton of North Canyon High School, Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNagm4mwV2k
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"
2008 SOUTHWEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD "TOP PICK"
2008 ARIZONA BOOK AWARD: "BEST IN POPULAR 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
PHOENIX NOIR, 2009
Tales of mystery, and dark intrigue, set in Phoenix. Stella's
story, "Confession" comes from the Harmon Park/St, Anthony area--and the "confession" is one you will not soon forget. Other great writers are included: Diana Gabaldon, Luis Urrea, and Charles Kelley to name a few.
Editor: Patrick Milliken
Poisoned Pen Bookstore
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd #101
Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 947-2974
To order copies of Stella's Books you may also contact Phoenix Book Company. Free shipping in Arizona.
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Upcoming Events CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENTS
Contact Stella
Recipient of an AMERICAN BOOK AWARD, 2009 for IF I DIE IN JUAREZ!
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, April 7-10, 2010.
Hyatt Regency, 650 15th St.
Denver, CO, 80202
(303) 436-1234
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 228-8000
Event #1 Friday, 4/9/10 "The Chicana Social Novel, the Border and the Americas: A Political Forum."
Panel Chair: Rigoberto Gonzalez
Event #2 Saturday, 4/10/10 "Re-mapping Aztlán: Celebrating las Historias and the Landscape of Chicano Literature."
Panel Chair: Richard Yañez.
TUCSON BOOK FESTIVAL March 13, 2010
Join Stella in Tucson for exciting workshops and presentations. Panel Discussion on Southwest Writing on March 13, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00, followed by a book signing. Panelists also include award-winning authors: Patricia Preciado Martin and Graciela Limón.
Family Storytelling Time: FOLKTALES OF MEXICO 1:00 p.m. Stella will entertain everyone with two stories: "The Rich Señora," and "Doña Sebastiana Meets Her Match." For more information e-mail Adriana Rendon Adriana.Rendon@pima.gov
CLASSES AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PHOENIX COLLEGE FOR SPRING 2010.
Phoenix College: CRW 150 Intro to Creative Writing. Monday nights beginning Spring Semester, 2010 at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phx. Go to Phoenix College Spring Schedule.
South Mountain Community College: CRW 170 Intro to Fiction Writing. Hybrid Class: On-line and Saturdays: 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, and 5/8 2010. Go to South Mountain Community College Spring Schedule.
YWCA TRIBUTE TO WOMEN, 2010
Stella Pope Duarte, Creative Arts Leader.
Join in this dynamic celebration honoring 12 outstanding Arizona women.
DATE: February 25, 2010
LOCATION: Arizona Biltmore
(more info to follow.)
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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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