“We take a deep dive with the original Xicanista and her poetry in her latest work, “My Book of the Dead” which is timely both in the age of COVID-19 and during the Halloween season…” KJZZ
Continue readingA live virtual reading from MY BOOK OF THE DEAD poems this Thursday! This coming Saturday a free jumpstart writing prompt virtual workshop.
Continue reading“If you’re looking for inspiring and relevant poetry, look no further than My Book Of The Dead ($25) by Ana Castillo. In her latest anthology, the Chicana author touches on everything from Latinx families in camps to the pandemic and the environmental emergency.” –BeLatina
Continue reading“La palabra escrita ha sido un lugar exclusivo de un tipo particular de personas: hombres blancos, de clases altas y bien educados. Con el tiempo, un puñado de mujeres “excepcionales” han sido admitidas en tan exclusivo círculo.”
Continue readingHome Sweet Home Chicago–2 in person events this week & 1 virtual October 13. This week review in Newcity. Register for these events. Also I’ll be signing books at the Seminary Coop for a Guild virtual event on Oct 13th. Signed copies available at any of these locations. Thank you, Chi & all my wonderful friends there!
Continue readingAs various virtual events go live on line I’ll post. Thank you, poetry friends for responding with cariño and appreciation to my new work. I’ll do my best to reach as many of you as possible.
Continue readingIn-person free event, Chicago. Register here: https://www.dom.edu/arts-minds/university-events/ana-castillo
Continue reading3 more events to check out w/ new poetry collection:
written interview, live IG event & in-person signing in Chicago. More events to come.
Continue readingThis is a little of what’s coming up with the new book. It’s on sale now. The last years have been difficult for all, the world and planet. I am grateful my testimonio in verse came together and is being received with love and care.
Continue readingNot posting here this summer much–not because I’ve take the summer off or because there isn’t any news. Getting ready to launch my first collection of poetry in many years. The early reviews are excellent. Am excited to be able to do a few in person signings, cautiously since we’re far from free of the pandemic. I am grateful to the team working with me. For ARCS or review copies for your literary journal or…
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