Latina Reads: 13 Mexican And Chicana Escritoras Whose Books You Need To Add To Your Reading List
Monica Palacios [1] is a Chicana playwright, solo performer, director, and self-proclaimed "international hip chick. She has been producing theatre works for over three decades. In her specifically Chicana, queer , feminist, and lesbian performances, Palacios emphasizes activism and community organizing. She has created several one-woman shows, plays, and screenplays.
Mexican literature is one of the most prolific and influential throughout Latin America. From narratives on revolution to the more contemporary concept of intersectional feminism, works by Mexican and Mexican-American women — spanning centuries — are truly seminal. Here, Mexican and Mexican-American authors you need to make room for on your bookshelves. Warrior Woman Wednesday is back!