An important new voice in contemporary Latin@ literature, Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela is a multi-talented writer, publisher, and editor. At Taller, she will discuss her work as an editor and publisher of <em>Dismantle</em>, an anthology featuring work from over 50 writers of color from across the nation. The introduction to <em>Dismantle</em>, written by award-winning author Junot Diaz, also appeared online in <em>The New Yorker</em> and was shared thousands of times because it resonated with many writers and artists who have studied at predominately white institutions. Marissa's prose and poetry has been published widely and she is currently working on a novel. She will share some of her creative work.

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