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"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew CastonEpisode 8 Season 7: Intentional Restoration, Community Reciprocity, and Being a “Positive Deviant”In this powerful season finale, Kirsten and Matt welcome back recurring guests Dr. Jen Clifden and Dr. Nuhu Sims for a timely and soul-stirring conversation about surviving and thriving as educators in today’s turbulent K–12 environment. Together, they explore the need for intentional restoration, community reciprocity, and the boldness of being a “positive deviant.”References mentioned:We Want to Do More Than Survive – Bettina LoveFugitive Pedagogy – Dr. Jarvis Givens (inspired by Carter G. Woodson)Emergent Strategy – adrienne maree brownTroublemaker – Karla Cornejo VillavicencioC...2025-05-011h 30
HyphenaciónPapeles: What Does U.S. Citizenship Mean Today?Documentation in the U.S. divides the Latino community between those whose existence in this country is permitted and those who are criminalized for their very presence. This line of legality has been drawn deeper and has changed quickly during the second Trump administration. In the face of this uncertainty, Host Xorje Olivares speaks with authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (The Undocumented Americans) and Javier Zamora (Solito) to ask “What does citizenship mean, today?”
Guests:
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Instagram, The Undocumented Americans)
Javier Zamora (Instagram, Solito)
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CUNY TV's Book IT“The Note” with Alafair BurkeThis month on Book It… we chat with New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke about her new book “The Note”. Also, Isabel Ortiz speaks with National Book Award finalist Karla Cornejo Villavicencio about her debut novel “Catalina”; and Linda Stasi has her always Uncensored reviews.2025-04-2229 min
Strict ScrutinyAre Trump Administration Officials in Criminal Contempt?Leah, Melissa and Kate join forces to dig through the Trump administration’s latest affronts to the law and the possibility that its officials could be held in criminal contempt. They also react in real time to the Court’s decision to take up the question of birthright citizenship and cheer Harvard’s stand against the administration. Finally, they take a look at what’s in front of SCOTUS this week, including a new opportunity for the conservative majority to use the EPA as a punching bag and its latest foray into the culture wars.Hosts’ favorite things:2025-04-211h 33
THE NORTHERN PODCAST (NAS STUDIO)Are Trump Administration Officials in Criminal Contempt?Leah, Melissa and Kate join forces to dig through the Trump administration’s latest affronts to the law and the possibility that its officials could be held in criminal contempt. They also react in real time to the Court’s decision to take up the question of birthright citizenship and cheer Harvard’s stand against the administration. Finally, they take a look at what’s in front of SCOTUS this week, including a new opportunity for the conservative majority to use the EPA as a punching bag and its latest foray into the culture wars.Hosts’ favorite things:Melissa: White Potus (SNL...2025-04-211h 35
Latina to LatinaRemix: Who Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez Is Writing ForThe Latina Rebels founder and author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color, opens up about imposter syndrome, colorism, and why shaking off traditional roles was key to finding freedom.Follow Prisca and on instagram @priscadorcas. If you loved this episode, listen to How Nelini Stamp Sets Injustice Aflame and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!
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Literally Books...Literally Movie Reactions for Bookish People: Mickey 17Magda and Lindsay cannot get enough of Mickey (not that one). Mild, habanero, literary or on-screen, Edward Ashton’s character Mickey Barnes continues to capture their heart this week, as they provide their live reactions to Bong Joon Ho’s adaptation, Mickey 17.
Books Mentioned in the Episode:
A Deal with the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
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Honest Dog PodLike Mother Like DaughterBack in January, Julie's daughter Caroline was home from college so we took this opportunity for a mother/daughter book talk. In this episode Caroline talks about how not-so-great her reading year was, compared to Julie's best reading year yet (helps when you're a bookseller and not a college student). They also talk about how being pressured to read a book makes them want to read it less, how stating a book wasn't liked by Julie helps it sell in the bookstore, and so much more.SHOW NOTESBooks Mentioned:How...2025-02-2450 min
Collective Impact ForumWhy Community Listening is Critical to Achieve Effective PhilanthropyListening to community members and tapping into community expertise are key factors when trying to understand why social issues are happening, and what potential solutions may be best to address these challenges. This is especially true for philanthropy, a sector committed to traditionally funding social change through more “top down” strategies, rather than seeking and empowering community-driven solutions from the beginning. Over the last 10 years, the funder collaborative Fund for Shared Insight has been working to support philanthropy to better engage and uplift community voice by promoting resources and building capacity around community listening, centering community voice and e...2025-02-1940 min
Libro.fm PodcastAmanda Montell (Cultish) and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Catalina) LIVE panel @ The Texas Book FestivalRecorded live at the 2024 Texas Book Festival in Austin, this episode features authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (The Undocumented Americans, Catalina) and Amanda Montell (Cultish, The Age of Magical Overthinking). The authors discuss narrating their own audiobooks, touching on everything from incorporating humor and emotion to the challenges of audiobook production. They also offer advice for first-time narrators, discuss the nuances of audiobooks compared to print, and reflect on how their distinct styles shape the listening experience.
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Novel Pairings155. Notable books of 2024: our bookish superlatives, reading life updates, and a little Jane AustenWe’re back and kicking off 2025 with our annual Superlatives episode. Today, we’re excited to highlight stand-out books from 2024. We’ve got eight superlatives lined up that highlight our favorites, least favorites and everything in between. Plus, we’re looking back on our podcasting journey through 2024 and give you some behind-the-scenes insight to our reading lives. Stick around because we’ve got two big announcements to wrap things up! Special Announcement (Timestamp 58:20) Link to Announcement video on Patreon Books Mentioned The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton Les Mise...2025-01-141h 06
Plans Are BookedChapter 57: Catalina by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioThis week we're reunited with an author we all admire. We're discussing the fiction novel debut of Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, who wrote The Undocumented Americans. This new work, Catalina, is about a young woman attending Harvard while juggling the many stressors and anxieties that come with being undocumented. We applaud Villavicencio's sharp writing in which every single word packs a punch and praise her ability to balance difficult topics with wit, humor and levity. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin previews the itinerary for her upcoming trip to London and Paris, Steph shares some ridiculous health insurance shenanigans...2025-01-0951 min
New Books in LiteratureBooksellers’ Best 2024Lisa Swayze has been the General Manager at Buffalo Street Books for 7 years and will transition to becoming the Executive Director of the bookstore’s new literary nonprofit in 2025. Lisa is on the board of directors of the American Booksellers Association and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo is the owner and co-founder of Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, where she also currently serves as the Events & Marketing Manager (because she loves hosting parties). She has worked in independent bookstores in New York City since 2000, has served on the board of NAIBA and various other book indust...2024-12-2049 min
New Books in Literary StudiesBooksellers’ Best 2024Lisa Swayze has been the General Manager at Buffalo Street Books for 7 years and will transition to becoming the Executive Director of the bookstore’s new literary nonprofit in 2025. Lisa is on the board of directors of the American Booksellers Association and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo is the owner and co-founder of Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, where she also currently serves as the Events & Marketing Manager (because she loves hosting parties). She has worked in independent bookstores in New York City since 2000, has served on the board of NAIBA and various other book indust...2024-12-2049 min
Burned By BooksBooksellers’ Best 2024Lisa Swayze has been the General Manager at Buffalo Street Books for 7 years and will transition to becoming the Executive Director of the bookstore’s new literary nonprofit in 2025. Lisa is on the board of directors of the American Booksellers Association and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo is the owner and co-founder of Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, where she also currently serves as the Events & Marketing Manager (because she loves hosting parties). She has worked in independent bookstores in New York City since 2000, has served on the board of NAIBA and various other book indust...2024-12-2049 min
Club BookClub Book Episode 179 Karla Cornejo VillavicencioNational Book Award finalist Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author behind the acclaimed 2020 exposé The Undocumented Americans. Born in Ecuador and raised in New York, Cornejo Villavicencio’s writing career began while a senior at Harvard, where she was soon to be among the first undocumented students to graduate from the elite university. During the national debate around the DREAM Act, she penned an anonymous essay in The Daily Beast titled “DREAM Act: I’m an Illegal Immigrant at Harvard.” This vulnerable, vital, and ultimately viral piece directly inspired The Undocumented Americans. In this eye-opening book, described as a blend of...2024-12-0558 min
Libro.fm PodcastKarla Cornejo Villavicencio on Identity, Belonging, and the Power of StoriesIn this episode, we sit down with Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans and Catalina, which was longlisted for the 2024 National Book Awards. Cornejo Villavicencio opens up about her experience with meeting readers for the first time and how the unpredictability of the publishing world has shaped her perspective. She also discusses the process of recording Catalina’s audiobook and how it led to her connecting with the novel in a deeper, more personal way.
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City Arts & LecturesKarla Cornejo VillavicencioKarla Cornejo Villavicencio’s first book, The Undocumented Americans, was hailed as not only a radical experiment in creative nonfiction, but also an important, complex portrait of the lives of undocumented people. Villavicencio melds stark memoir with wide ranging essays, conducting meticulous research through traveling around the country to meet “people who’ve paid a steep price for the so-called American Dream.” Her debut was a finalist for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and a New York Times notable book in 2020. Now Villavicencio has turned her attention to fiction, publishing her first novel, Catalina. The book...2024-11-241h 02Literally Books...Literally Texas Book FestivalIt’s their book party, and they’ll cry if they want to. And Magda and Lindsay do shed tears…of joy! Listen as they recap all the amazing wisdom and knowledge from this year’s Texas Book Festival.
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Literally Books Instagr...2024-11-2050 minLatina to LatinaRemix: How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her NarrativeThis week, we continue with one of our most beloved conversations with members of the new literary canon. As if setting out to write a book about the undocumented immigrant experience across the country wasn’t hard enough, Karla Cornejo Villavivencio set a much higher bar for The Undocumented Americans. “I promised everyone in the book, all of my subjects, that I would get Americans to care. And that's a promise that I couldn't guarantee that I could keep,” she tells Alicia in this searing conversation about not wanting to be a political tool, being among the first undocumented immigr...2024-11-1124 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 26 - Challenging for Some, Liberating for Me With Cat ShiehOn this episode, Cat Shieh, a Caliornian transplant to Chicago and former ethnic studies professor, discusses her hesitancy when people ask for recommendations and recommend books to her. She’s not afraid to drink the haterade, give a hot take, and make me guess what her answer is going to be to my questions. We talk about sad books (about reality) and some of our shared pet peeves about the reading world.
Here is the Claudia Rankine excerpt that Cat read on the episode.
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Wh...2024-11-041h 02Latina to LatinaRemix: How Writer Leslé Honoré Knows Poetry Changes LivesThis week, we share another one of our favorite interviews from Latinas in the art world. Her poems have gone viral and reached millions. Now the writer behind "Brown Girl, Brown Girl" opens up about finding her way out of an abusive marriage, the decade where her kids became her poems, and the power of putting what you want into words.Find Leslé's latest book here and follow the author on IG @leslehonore. If you loved this episode, listen to How Coco Illustrator Ana Ramírez González Extends Herself with Her Art and How Writer Kar...2024-10-1426 min
TamarindoKarla Cornejo Villavicencio - Mini Episode of TamarindoKarla Cornejo Villavicencio is the author of the National Book Award finalist The Undocumented Americans. Her work, which focuses on race, culture, and immigration, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Elle, and NPR. Her 2024 novel Catalina was longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. She joins us for a mini interview about her latest book. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Joi...2024-10-0923 min
Stars and Stars with IsaKarla Cornejo Villavicencio: Cancer Sun, Sagittarius Moon, Libra RisingKarla Cornejo Villavicencio is the award-winning author of two books: her nonfiction debut, The Undocumented Americans, and her latest, a novel called Catalina. Catalina follows a Latine senior at Harvard who feels stuck between the opportunities an Ivy League diploma offers and the limiting realities of being undocumented in America. Though Catalina may be loosely autofiction, Karla deftly gives her readers what they think they want, while, as she says, ‘making them regret it.’ Isa Nakazawa sits down with Karla to discuss how her Cancer sun shines through in her ability to write storylines that reflect a more honest and...2024-10-0835 min
Libro.fm PodcastBanned Books Week: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA's fight to Protect Free ExpressionIn this episode, Philomena Polefrone, PhD discusses her role in advocating for intellectual freedom through the ABA. The conversation touches on book bans, censorship, and the role of bookstores as spaces for activism. The discussion covers the history of book bans, grassroots organizing, and the legal challenges involved in defending diverse literature.
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Philomena Polefrone is the Advocacy Associate Mana...2024-09-2600 min
BanterlyThe Art of Pretend: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio On Her Frst Work Of Fiction, Girlhood, and Pop SongsThis week, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we’re bringing you a special conversation with the brilliant Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and her fiction debut, Catalina. Our Nationly producer, Sofia Sanchez, leads this thoughtful interview as a guest host, where they delve into Karla's first novel, ‘Catalina.’ Recently nominated for the National Book Award, the debut novel captures “a year in the life of the unforgettable Catalina Ituralde, a wickedly wry and heartbreakingly vulnerable student at an elite college.” Inspired by autobiographical music, second-wave girlhood, and dark humor, the conversation explores how “Catalina” is written with the cute...2024-09-1746 min
ImmigrantlyThe Art of Pretend: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio On Her First Work Of Fiction, Girlhood, and Pop SongsThis week, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we’re bringing you a special conversation with the brilliant Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and her fiction debut, Catalina. Our Nationly producer, Sofia Sanchez, leads this thoughtful interview as a guest host, where they delve into Karla's first novel, ‘Catalina.’ Recently nominated for the National Book Award, the debut novel captures “a year in the life of the unforgettable Catalina Ituralde, a wickedly wry and heartbreakingly vulnerable student at an elite college.” Inspired by autobiographical music, second-wave girlhood, and dark humor, the conversation explores how “Catalina” is written with t...2024-09-1748 min
ImmigrantlyThe Art of Pretend: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio On Her Frst Work Of Fiction, Girlhood, and Pop SongsThis week, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we’re bringing you a special conversation with the brilliant Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and her fiction debut, Catalina. Our Nationly producer, Sofia Sanchez, leads this thoughtful interview as a guest host, where they delve into Karla's first novel, ‘Catalina.’ Recently nominated for the National Book Award, the debut novel captures “a year in the life of the unforgettable Catalina Ituralde, a wickedly wry and heartbreakingly vulnerable student at an elite college.” Inspired by autobiographical music, second-wave girlhood, and dark humor, the conversation explores how “Catalina” is written with t...2024-09-1747 min
National Immigration Law Center Freedom to Thrive PodcastEp. #4: The Undocumented Americans | Karla Cornejo-VillavicencioIn this episode of the NILC Freedom to Thrive Podcast, host Victoria Ballesteros engages in conversation with acclaimed writer and storyteller, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Karla, an immigrant from Ecuador and Harvard graduate, is reshaping the narrative around immigrants in America through her powerful works "The Undocumented Americans," and "Catalina."
In this episode, Karla shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and the importance of telling immigrant stories with authenticity and humanity. Discover how Karla's personal experiences and defiance against stereotypes fuel her mission to ensure that the histories and contributions of immigrants are...2024-08-1530 min
Weird FinanceYou Might Also Like: The New Yorker Radio HourIntroducing Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on “Catalina,” the Tale of an Undocumented Student at Harvard from The New Yorker Radio Hour.Follow the show: The New Yorker Radio HourCatalina Ituralde is the protagonist of the novel that bears her name, “Catalina.” In the summer before her senior year of college, she’s working as an intern at a prestigious literary magazine, and come fall she’ll be back at Harvard to plot her future. But, contrary to a life of comfort that this scenario suggests, Catalina’s situation is complicated and uncertain: she’s an undocumented imm...2024-07-2800 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsCatalina: A Novel Audiobook by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 732020
Title: Catalina: A Novel
Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:09:28
Language: English
Release date: 07-23-24
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, General, Coming of Age
Summary:
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A year in the life of the unforgettable Catalina Ituralde, a wickedly wry and heartbreakingly vulnerable student at an elite college, forced to navigate an opaque past, an uncertain future, tragedies on two continents, and the tantalizing possibilities of love and freedom
“[A] sparkling fiction debut...2024-07-246h 09
Bubbles and BooksIowa Indie Bookshop TourThis week we're hosting Cori Theroux on Bubbles & Books! Cori is not only the owner of The Green Dragon Bookstore, but also is the brain behind the Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour currently happening in Iowa! The Iowa Indie Bookshop tour is a summer long challenge to visit 36 of Iowa's indie bookstores!
There are so many great bookshops to visit you won't want to miss. Plus, if you visit all 36 bookstores on the tour you will be entered to win a $300 gift card to the Iowa indie bookstore of your choice! Hear all about how Cori started this...2024-07-2357 min
The New Yorker Radio HourKarla Cornejo Villavicencio on “Catalina,” the Tale of an Undocumented Student at HarvardCatalina Ituralde is the protagonist of the novel that bears her name, “Catalina.” In the summer before her senior year of college, she’s working as an intern at a prestigious literary magazine, and come fall she’ll be back at Harvard to plot her future. But, contrary to a life of comfort that this scenario suggests, Catalina’s situation is complicated and uncertain: she’s an undocumented immigrant, raised in Queens by her grandparents, and after graduation she might not have the privilege of choosing what job she takes. “Catalina” is the second book by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, who first gained...2024-07-2317 min
Poured OverKarla Cornejo Villavicencio on CATALINACatalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is a pointed, often funny, and unexpected coming-of-age story. Cornejo Villavicencio joins us to talk about themes of identity, social dynamics, hagiography and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio2024-07-2044 min
University of Minnesota PressKnowing Silence: How children understand and negotiate immigration status and its impact on their lives.Educators who underestimate children’s knowledge about citizenship and immigration status can marginalize or misunderstand these students and their families. In Knowing Silence: How Children Talk about Immigration Status in School, author Ariana Mangual Figueroa models new ways scholars might collaborate with educators, children, and families—and makes audible the experiences of immigrant-origin students in their own terms, ultimately offering teachers and researchers a crucial framework for understanding citizenship in the contemporary classroom. Here, the author is joined in conversation with collaborators Dra. Aurora Chang, Claudia Rolando, and Lumari Sosa Garzón.Ariana Mangual Figueroa is author of Kn...2024-04-2456 min
The Jess and Jill PodcastEp. 3: Favorite Books and ReadsIn this episode of the Jess and Jill podcast we share our favorite books. From fiction, to memoirs, to spiritual growth we've got you covered.
Jill's Recs:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Víllavícencío
In Praise of American Educators: And How They Can Become Even Better by Richard DuFour
Beasts of Prey Series by Ayana Gray
The Authenticity Project by Clare Dooley
How to be a Real Person in Just One Day by Sally Warner
Jess' Recs:
You are the Girl for the Job by Jess Conn...2024-02-1542 min
Tiny Shed Book ClubTangent 11 - The One With Primordial Porches*Content Warning for self harm at 43:20 - 43:30.*
Tia and Chandler are thrilled to be in the Tiny Shed this week for a Tangent episode. Hear about their current reads; The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Hell's Half Acre by Susan Jonusas, Done and Dusted by Lylah Sage, and You Again by Kate Goldbeck. Come for the books, stay for discussions on cat FUPA and human mustaches. The ladies also announce the next pod book, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. 2023-11-051h 13
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookDaughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women Audiobook by Sandra GuzmanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 645263
Title: Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women
Author: Sandra Guzman
Narrator: Almarie Guerra, Maria Victoria Martinez
Format: Unabridged
Length: 18:38:51
Language: English
Release date: 08-15-23
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry, Essays & Anthologies
Summary:
Spanning time, styles, and traditions, a dazzling collection of essential works from 140 Latine writers, scholars, and activists from across the worldfrom warrior poet Audre Lorde to novelist Edwidge Danticat and performer and author Elizabeth Acevedo and artist/poet Cecilia Vicuñagathered in one magnificent volume.
Daughters of Latin A...2023-08-156h 38
In The ThickA Culture of FearJulio and guest co-host Fernanda Santos discuss the latest with immigration and the abortion ban in North Carolina. Then in our roundtable, Maria is joined by Josie Duffy Rice, journalist and writer, and Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, to unpack what’s happening at the border, violence against unhoused people, and the growing issue of gun violence in this country.
ITT Staff Picks:
Adam Serwer talks about the fantasy of violence that drives right-wing Republicans, in this piece for The Atlantic.
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio writes about the unreciprocated love immigrants have fo...2023-05-1729 min
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Real Ballers Read54. Seeing a Sermon in Action with Daniel CastBecause sometimes somebody can give a sermon through words that subtly, yet significantly, respects our humanity. And sometimes somebody can give a sermon without saying a word.
Our newest guest on the Real Ballers Read podcast is one of our favorite bookstagrammers and low-key authors - Daniel Cast!!
We’ve been vibing with his reflections and recommendations for more than a minute, so it was great to finally chop it up with Daniel about The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, why art is alive, his love of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and more.
Dani...2022-12-1056 minReal Ballers Read54. Seeing a Sermon in Action with Daniel CastBecause sometimes somebody can give a sermon through words that subtly, yet significantly, respects our humanity. And sometimes somebody can give a sermon without saying a word.
Our newest guest on the Real Ballers Read podcast is one of our favorite bookstagrammers and low-key authors - Daniel Cast!!
We’ve been vibing with his reflections and recommendations for more than a minute, so it was great to finally chop it up with Daniel about The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, why art is alive, his love of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and more.
Dani...2022-12-1056 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceAmerican Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience by Diya AbdoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562623 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience Author: Diya Abdo Narrator: Diya Abdo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 6, 2022 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A provocative, conversation-sparking exploration of refugee experiences told in their own words, for readers of Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s The Undocumented Americans and Viet Thanh Nguyen “A moving and timely book that strips away misleading politics to reveal the complexities of real human lives.' — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Forced to leave their homes, they came to America... In this intima...2022-09-0610 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsAmerican Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience by Diya AbdoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562623to listen full audiobooks.
Title: American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience
Author: Diya Abdo
Narrator: Diya Abdo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 20 minutes
Release date: September 6, 2022
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
“A moving and timely book that strips away misleading politics to reveal the complexities of real human lives.' — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A provocative, conversation-sparking exploration of refugee experiences told in their own words, for readers of Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s The Undocumented Americans and Viet Thanh Nguyen Forced to leave their homes, they came to America... In this i...2022-09-065h 20
Get New Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsAmerican Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience by Diya AbdoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/562623 to listen full audiobooks. Title: American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience Author: Diya Abdo Narrator: Diya Abdo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 20 minutes Release date: September 6, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: “A moving and timely book that strips away misleading politics to reveal the complexities of real human lives.' — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A provocative, conversation-sparking exploration of refugee experiences told in their own words, for readers of Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s The Undocumented Americans and Viet Thanh Nguyen Forced to leave their homes, they came to America... In thi...2022-09-0610 min
LA Review of BooksElizabeth Kolbert's "Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future"An encore presentation from early 2021 that speaks to our current summer of floods, droughts, blazing temperatures and extreme weather across the northern hemisphere:
Hosts Kate and Medaya are joined by New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert, whose new book is called Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future, in which Kolbert explores the many ways humans intervene in nature. Kolbert discusses invasive species, the sinking of New Orleans, the triage plan for climate change and how solar geoengineering might bleach our skies.
Also, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, returns to recommend...2022-08-2629 min
The Mirror Stage PodcastA Conversation with New Members of the Mirror Stage Family!Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the two newest additions to the Mirror Stage family Amanda Kristine our Social Media Specialist, and Alexandra our External Relations Assistant. Here we speak with them about what led them to Mirror Stage, and we also give our listeners more details on our arts/workshop series, Contexpo. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or YouTube channel to learn more about past and future Mirror Stage happenings.
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Latinx VisionsStudent Special #4In this week's Student Special we feature projects by LTS 1003 student Roxanna Escamilla, LTS 3100 student Diego Gonzalez, LTS 3085 students Matthew Queme and Emma Rose, and IDC 3001 students Tasia Muskan and Allyson Triana.
Roxanna’s research focuses on Latinx identities, in particular that feeling of living in between cultures and not feeling as though you truly belong as an American or as a Latino. She uses the character of Chris from the Netflix series Gentefied to expand on this concept.
Diego Gonzalez’s work considers the changes that have taken place over the last several decades to the...2022-07-2750 min
RazzleFratChapter 9: Underground Bookclub for ResistanceWelcome back to Razzlefrat! This week we *finally* tackle the audio-vs-physical-book debate and… we have hot takes. Then Allie gives Ashtin a hypothetical ultimatum and she way overthinks it. Join us for the book club episode next month! We’ll be reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. As always, follow us in between episodes on our booksta accounts @grapes_of_ash and @theresinkonmyhands and also our joint account @razzlefratpod! Until next time, we bid you fairy. xoxo, Razzlefrat
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2022-06-0809 minLatina to LatinaWhy Novelist Xochitl Gonzalez Isn't Done Being Ambitious"Could you just be done being ambitious?" That was the question the Brooklyn native asked herself before she "blew up" her comfortable New York life to move to Iowa, pursue her MFA, and complete what would become her New York Times Best-Selling novel, Olga Dies Dreaming.Follow Xochitl on Instagram @xochitlheg. If you loved this episode, listen to How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!
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JourneyWithJesus.net PodcastJwJ: Sunday January 9, 2022Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings. Essay by Debie Thomas: *One of Us* for Sunday, 9 January 2022; book review by Dan Clendenin: *The Undocumented Americans* by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (2020); film review by Dan Clendenin: *Curd Nerds* (2021); poem selected by Dan Clendenin: *Epiphany* by Walter Brueggemann.2022-01-0214 min
The BookstoreThe Undocumented AmericansOur final book for Non-Fiction November is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Our theme for December is Books Published Before 1950. Our next read will be My Great, Wide, Beautiful World by Juanita Harrison, first published in 1936. Get two months for the price of one at Libro.fm with code 'bookstore' at checkout. Website | Patreon2021-11-2549 minLatinx VisionsLatinas and Art - Creative Non-Fiction with Karla Cornejo VillavicencioIn this episode, we present to you something a little bit different. Rather than go into our own analysis of the work in question, we are going to let the author speak for herself. On October 21st, 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with author Karla Cornejo Villavicencio about her book, The Undocumented Americans. With this episode, we are sharing our interview with from the Harman Writer-In-Residence talk that took place at Baruch College, CUNY.
Before we get to that interview, we will provide a brief biographical introduction of the author and share a reading that she...2021-11-101h 00Latina to LatinaWho Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez Is Writing ForThe Latina Rebels founder and author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color, opens up about imposter syndrome, colorism, and why shaking off traditional roles was key to finding freedom.Follow Prisca and on instagram @priscadorcas. If you loved this episode, listen to How Nelini Stamp Sets Injustice Aflame and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!
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Latina to LatinaIntroducing Yeah No, I’m Not OK with Diane GuerreroKarla Cornejo Villavicencio shot to fame when she wrote an essay about being an undocumented student at Harvard. But instead of book deals, she looked for more meaning in writing and exploring her identity. Along the way, she learned more about herself and tells Diane how the correct diagnoses, therapy, strict personal boundaries, and self-acceptance have all changed her life for the better. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/reso...2021-06-2253 minLatina to LatinaBook Editor Michelle Herrera on Finding Your Voice By Not Fitting InGrowing up, she was so close to her family, it was unimaginable she’d ever even go away for college. But a curious mind and an adventurous heart freed her to “dream wild” and create her own “fantasy version of my life.”If you liked this episode, listen to How Writer Leslé Honoré Knows Poetry Changes Lives and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!
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The Uplift with Dabney BriceWar in the MindOur wonderful guest today is Brenda Martinez, PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. As a community-driven and outspoken leader, the world is ready for someone like Brenda. From first generation students and mentorship to the discourse and language surrounding what’s happening in Central America, this episode goes deep into what/who made Brenda the person she is today and the legacy she wants to leave behind. I want to hear your thoughts so make sure to leave a rating and a review!...Resources:2021-03-2255 min
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write MoreAmy Solomon - Editor of Notes From The Bathroom Line, a collection of humor writing by 150 modern womxn and nonbinary writersAmy Solomon is the editor of Notes From The Bathroom Line, an anthology of all new humor pieces (essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more) by 150 womxn and nonbinary writers in comedy. “The beautiful thing about some books is their time-capsule quality, how they perfectly preserve a cultural moment between two covers. Amy Solomon has created just such a book with Notes From the Bathroom Line, an eclectic mix of writing, art and "low-grade panic," to quote the subtitle, from a large and rowdy cast of very funny women.” - BookPageIn this episod...2021-03-1819 min
Keep It FictionalThe Immigrant and Refugee ExperienceCorene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia talk about fiction and non-fiction that help us build empathy and learn more about the immigrant and refugee experience. Books mentioned in this episode: Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri, American Street by Ibi Zoboi, Displacement by Kiku Hughes, We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib, and The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio.2021-03-1645 min
Ideas & ActionWitnessing: Can Sharing Our Stories Collectively Heal Us?Join Nicole Counts and Elizabeth Méndez Berry on the One World team to explore how storytelling and art can be potent remedies to address individual and communal pain and begin the collective healing process. Featuring perspectives from Quiara Alegría Hudes, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author of My Broken Language, and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, a finalist for the National Book Award.
For more information on One World and these authors, visit www.oneworldlit.com.2021-03-1138 minLatina to LatinaHow Writer Leslé Honoré Knows Poetry Changes LivesHer poems have gone viral and reached millions. Now the writer behind "Brown Girl, Brown Girl" opens up about finding her way out of an abusive marriage, the decade where her kids became her poems, and the power of putting what you want into words.Find Leslé's latest book here. If you loved this episode, listen to How Coco Illustrator Ana Ramírez González Extends Herself with Her Art and How Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her Narrative. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter!
2021-02-2226 minIdeas & ActionIdeas & Action - TrailerWelcome to the Ideas & Action podcast, brought to you by One World, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Starting February 18th, tune in each Thursday as the One World team explores different challenges facing our society and shares perspectives and advice from their authors to understand how we’ve gotten to where we are and how we can envision and build a better future together. You’ll hear from leading thinkers and activists, including Ibram Kendi, Bryan Stevenson, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza, Heather McGhee, and more—on how they're working to create a more humane, less h...2021-02-0701 minLA Review of BooksElizabeth Kolbert, Under a White Sky: The Nature of the FutureHosts Kate and Medaya are joined by New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert, whose new book is called Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future, in which Kolbert explores the many ways humans intervene in nature. Kolbert discusses invasive species, the sinking of New Orleans, the triage plan for climate change and how solar geoengineering might bleach our skies.
Also, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, returns to recommend Children of the Land by Marcello Hernandez Castillo.2021-01-2928 minLA Review of BooksKarla Cornejo Villavicencio: The Undocumented AmericansAuthor Karla Cornejo Villavicencio joins co-hosts Kate Wolf and Medaya Ocher to talk about The Undocumented Americans, which is both a memoir and a series of essays about immigrant laborers from across the country. Karla shares her own experiences as an immigrant child, the trauma it has caused her; and relates how widespread, and under-acknowledged, such trauma is among immigrants. In a free-flowing conversation, Karla reflects on what motivated her to write the book in the age of Trump, her love of the immigrant communities in Queens where she grew up (as did Medaya), how literary academia continues to fetishize m...2021-01-0244 min
Novel PairingsSuperlatives for underrated, surprising, and well-loved books we read in 2020Instead of the “best books of the year” or our “favorite reads from 2020,” we’re sharing 12 bookish superlatives to highlight some underrated gems, popular favorites, academic reads, and more. Whether you love dark and moody literary fiction or genre-bending contemporary stories, we hope you find a new title to add to your TBR list today. Follow Novel Pairings on Instagram or Twitter. Use our Libro.fm affiliate code NOVELPAIRINGS to get an audiobook subscription for yourself or purchase a gift. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates on what we're currently listening to. V...2020-12-291h 00
For Real2020 Nonfiction FavoritesThis week Alice and Kim talk favorite nonfiction reads of 2020.
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Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit by Eliese Colette Goldbach
Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robery Kolker
Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by...2020-12-2247 min
Literalmente Podcast - LivrosMelhores leituras de 2020 - podcastersGabriel e Raphael convidam pessoas que fazem podcasts para indicar quais foram suas melhores leituras no ano.Confira a listaGabriela Mayer - Põe na estanteTorto arado (Itamar Vieira Jr)Tomás Chiaverini - EscafandroSangue, ossos e manteiga (Gabrielle Hamilton)Rodrigo Casarin - Página 5Rua de dentro (Marcelo Moutinho)Bellhell (Edyr Augusto)Somente nossos corações vão debater bravamente (June Jordan)Torto arado (Itamar Vieira Jr.)O avesso da pele (Jeferson Tenório)Grama (Keum Suk Gendry-Kim)Cem anos de...2020-12-221h 20
Reading WomenEp. 101 | 2020 Reading Women Award Winners!Kendra, Sachi, Jaclyn, and Sumaiyya announce the winners of the 2020 Reading Women Award!Learn More about the 2021 Reading Women Challenge!Ideal Bookshelf by Jane Mount
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Latino USAThe American Dream Daughter: A Conversation With Author Karla Cornejo VillavicencioOn paper, author Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is the poster child for the American Dream. She’s a Harvard graduate, a Yale Ph.D. candidate, and, now, a 2020 National Book Award finalist for her debut book, “The Undocumented Americans.” As a child, Villavicencio’s parents left her in their native Ecuador while they worked in the U.S., a period that continues to shape her and her work today. From parent-child separation to the stigma of mental health among the Latinx community, Villavicencio sits down to talk about the painful, tragicomic, and warm moments that come with being a child of immig...2020-11-0331 min
Leap YearThings That Spark Joy with Jesse KadjoWatch Sohla El-Waylly's show Stump SohlaBuy Claire Saffitz's book Dessert Person Buy Karla Cornejo Villavicencio's book The Undocumented Americans Read Edmund Lee's piece The White Issue: Has Anna Wintour’s Diversity Push Come Too Late?Get your voting plan together with When We All VoteLeap Year is a production of Leap Year Podcast LLC. Created, hosted, and produced by Jesse Kadjo. Sound Engineering by Brian Escobar. Music by Jesse Kadjo and Matt Boyer. Podcast Artwork by Anthony 'CozCon' Conover.
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Thanks For Your ConcernEp. 8: Intro to Witchcraft w/ The Glitter BrujaEp 8: Intro to Witchcraft with The Glitter BrujaPodcast hosts Berenice and Ella are joined by guest Brenda Asusena. Brenda shares about being a practicing witch, their business tres Ojos and how they got into magic.Plugs of The Week:Our Guest Brenda: @theglitterbruja Business: Tres Ojos www.tr3ojos.com IG @tr3s.ojos Ella -FaerieBaebie - She is an artist that does contemporary depictions of naked ladies. She “makes funky art for funky people.” IG: @faeriebaebie 2020-10-2130 min
The StacksEp. 131 The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio -- The Stacks Book Club (Lupita Aquino)Today for The Stacks book club we are discussing The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavic encio. Our guest is the reader behind the bookish instagram account Lupita Reads, Lupita Aqu ino. Our conversation looks at the ways undocumented people have been treated as a monolith, the concept of "objective journalism," and how this book has created a space for more undocumented folks to feel seen and heard. There are no spoilers in this episode.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website at: https://thestackspodcast.com/2020/09/30/ep-131-the-undocumented-americans 2020-09-301h 10The StacksEp. 130 The Politics of Sex with Angela ChenToday on The Stacks we are joined by Angela Chen, journalist and author of a brand new book on asexuality titled: Ace: What Asexuality Revelas about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. We talk about asexuality, the way in which sex is politicized, involuntary celibates, and how people from marianalized groups are expected to educate the masses.The Stacks book club selection for September is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, we will discuss the book with Lupita Aquino on September 30th.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show...2020-09-2347 min
DMPL PodcastBook Picks: Latinx Heritage MonthOn the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast, we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with some great books by Latinx authors. Janeé is up first to talk about kid's books, and then we're joined by Elizabeth, who gives us some adult book selections: Show Notes Book Links Vamos! Let's Go Eat, by Raul the Third; illustrations by Elaine Bay We Are Not From Here, by Jenny Torres Sanchez Merci Suárez Changes Gears, by Meg Medina Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Undocumented Americans, by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Elizabeth's Other Book Picks: The Last Great Road Bum: A Novel by H...2020-09-2331 minThe StacksEp. 129 The Myth of Strength with Karla Cornejo VillavicencioKarla Corneji Villavicencio is the author of The Stacks Book Club selection for September, The Undocumented Americans. On today's episode we get a deeper (and spoiler free) look at the book, and why Karla felt compelled to tell these stories now. We also discuss the audience Karla had in mind while writing, her ideal writing setup, and why discribing women of color as "strong" is a form of erasure.The Stacks book club selection for September is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villvavicencio, we will discuss the book with Lupita Aquino on September 30th....2020-09-1656 min
He Read She ReadEpisode 58: Recommending books to each other, including memoir, fantasy, and a graphic novelWelcome to He Read She Read, a bi-weekly podcast where a couple of married bookworms with very different reading tastes discuss books and the reading life. Today we’re recommending four books from our shelves to each other. If your reading tastes match up with either of ours, you’re in for a To Be Read treat. Every other month, we also share a book club-style discussion on one book we both read. On October 27th, we’ll be talking about A Quiet Life in the Country, a Lady Hardcastle Mystery by T.E. Kinsey. We recommend listeni...2020-09-1554 minThe StacksEp. 128 Big Friendships with Aminatou Sow & Ann FriedmanAminatou Sow and Ann Friedman are the friends behind the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, and now the authors of the New York Times Best Selling book Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close. Today we talk about the obstacles they found in researching their book on friendship, finding their voice, the questions that come up in interracial friendships, and about their idea of "shine theory".The Stacks Book Club selection for September is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, we will discuss the book with Lupita Aquino on September 30.You can find links...2020-09-091h 00The StacksEp. 127 Crushes and Controversy with Lupita AquinoOur guest today is Lupita Aquino, the reader behind successful bookstagram account Lupita Reads. Lupits is known for her incredible book recommendations and vibrant photos. Our conversation covers the evolving relationship between publishers and book influencers, activism in the book community, and the authors she finds crush-wrothy.The Stacks Book Club selection for September is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, we will discuss the book with Lupita Aquino on September 30th.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2020/09/02/ep-127-lupita-aquino...2020-09-021h 00
This Is the AuthorS5 E44: Library Card Sign-Up Month Podcast Special, Part ISeptember is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In this special Library Love edition of This is the Author, we hear from beloved authors who share their fondest library memories, and why their library means so very much to them. Listen to Erik Larson, Gail Caldwell, Anne Applebaum, Maria Konnikova, Rick Hanson, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, and Andy Boyle as they share anecdotes about their experiences as children within the library space, as well as stories about how they work and find inspiration in the library.2020-08-3105 min
Immigration and DemocracyS1. Ep2. Youth Memoirs: Growing Up UndocumentedToday we talk to Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and Marcelo Hernández Castillo, author of Children of the Land. Among other topics, we discuss what it is like growing up without papers, what it feels like to publish memoirs at a young age, and the intersection of memory, writing and taking care of ourselves.
In this series, we bring you fresh knowledge and insight from the team at the Immigration Initiative at Harvard, led by our Director, Professor Roberto G. Gonzales, and featuring voices from the field. Join us as we get to know our neighbors t...2020-07-1500 min
Books and the City"Speaking As A Former Baby" ft. A Very Special Guest!On today's episode, we’re lucky enough to interview the one, the only, KayReadWhat'sMom! You know her, you love her, you've maybe even heard her in the background of an episode or two: it's Kayla's mom, Kelley! Books and the City pod is so excited to sit down with her and talk all things books. Kelley recently reignited her love of reading (thanks to Kayla's wonderful book recs and insane reading speed), so keep listening to find out what she's been loving recently, how reading helps soothe her anxiety, and her celeb crush (who she got to meet!). And st...2020-07-131h 03
KQED's ForumAuthor Aims for Punk Rock Memoir With “The Undocumented Americans”Author Karla Cornejo Villavicencio joins us to discuss her new memoir, “The Undocumented Americans.” Villavicencio arrived in America when she was five and is one of the first undocumented students to graduate from Harvard. After the election of President Trump in 2016, she began writing about her own experience as well as those of other undocumented immigrants in New York, Miami, Cleveland, Michigan and Connecticut through a series of reported essays. Now a doctoral student at Yale, Villavicencio’s work insists on breaking conventional and sanitized narratives of immigrants in her book, which she calls a punk rock memoir.2020-07-1027 min
Code SwitchAuthor Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Talks 'The Undocumented Americans'In her new book, The Undocumented Americans, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio writes about delivery men, housekeepers, and day laborers — the undocumented immigrants who are often ignored while the media focuses its attention on Dreamers. "I wanted to learn about them as the weirdos we all are outside of our jobs," she writes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2020-06-2422 min
The PEN PodEpisode 61: The Undocumented Americans with Karla Cornejo VillavicencioOn this episode of The PEN Pod, we speak to author of THE UNDOCUMENTED AMERICANS Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. She discusses telling a fuller story of the undocumented experience and the need for solidarity amid manifold crises. And just a note: this episode includes discussion of mental health.
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All the Books!Updated: New Releases and More for May 19, 2020This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Latitudes of Longing, Beach Read, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and more great books.This episode was sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; BookCon 2020; and Best Fiends.Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy...2020-05-1948 minThis Is the AuthorS5 E26: Teju Cole, Nina Renata Aron, and Karla Cornejo VillavicencioS5 E26: In this episode, meet authors Teju Cole, Nina Renata Aron, and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Step into the studio to hear each of them reflect on recording their audiobook, and particularly their thoughts on revisiting difficult or intimate scenes on the page and how voicing those scenes affected their narration. Plus, find out who once listened to an audiobook on a road trip while the sun was coming up.
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The Undocumented Americans...2020-05-1922 minLatina to LatinaHow Writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Maintains Control of Her NarrativeAs if setting out to write a book about the undocumented immigrant experience across the country wasn’t hard enough, Karla Cornejo Villavivencio set a much higher bar for The Undocumented Americans. “I promised everyone in the book, all of my subjects, that I would get Americans to care. And that's a promise that I couldn't guarantee that I could keep,” she tells Alicia in this searing conversation about not wanting to be a political tool, being among the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard University, and not thinking too much about herself to avoid “going into dark places.”2020-05-1826 min
Feel: This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/351095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Undocumented Americans
Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 53 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 20
Ratings of Narrator: 4.29 of Total 7
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices to be he...2020-03-244h 53Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/351095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Undocumented Americans
Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 53 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 20
Ratings of Narrator: 4.29 of Total 7
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices to be he...2020-03-244h 53
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/351095 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Undocumented Americans Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 53 minutes Release date: March 24, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 20 Ratings of Narrator: 4.29 of Total 7 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices t...2020-03-2410 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/351095 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Undocumented Americans Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 53 minutes Release date: March 24, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 20 Ratings of Narrator: 4.29 of Total 7 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices t...2020-03-2410 minUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/351095to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Undocumented Americans
Author: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Narrator: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 53 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 20
Ratings of Narrator: 4.29 of Total 7
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices to be he...2020-03-244h 53