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SPRING 2008 Release
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
Other books by Stella
 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
HarperCollins Publisher
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
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REGISTER FOR FALL CLASS AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 24th St./Baseline Rd. CRW, 150, "Intro to Creative Writing." Meets five Saturdays. 8/23, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 and 12/13 from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. All other work done on-line. Call (602) 243-8123 or go to My.maricopa.edu
June 28, 2008 Paradise Valley Community Center 17402 N. 40th St. Phoenix, Az 85032. Workshop: "We Cannot Look Away: Exploring a Social Conscience Through Writing." 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register today! $25. phoenix.gov/parks or call (602) 534-2011.
July 26, 2008 Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library 530 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 594-5420. Indepth book discussion of IF I DIE IN JUAREZ. 10:00 a.m. Contact: Karen Barber Karen.Barber@pima.gov
August 1-3, 2008 Willamette Writers Conference, Portland, Oregon. Friday, August 1, "Truth Told From the Heart." Saturday, August 2, "Tending the Flame." Contact Willamette website, or Ann Buenzil, abuenzil@verizon.net
August 7, 2008 Cesar Chavez Library, 3635 W. Baseline Road, Laveen, AZ 85339. 7:00 p.m. Reading/Signing, IF I DIE IN JUAREZ. Contact: Jon Daniels. jon.daniels@phxlib.org
September 27, 2008 National Hispanic Cultural Center, 2:00 p.m. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Reading/Signing, IF I DIE IN JUAREZ. Contact: Dr. Greta Pullen, greta.pullen@state.nm.us
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A SAMPLE OF ENDORSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR STELLA'S WORK & PRESENTATIONS
"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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