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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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Upcoming Events CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENTS
September 22, 29 and October 6, 2008, Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032, 6:45-8:45 p.m. "Writing for All Seasons and All Reasons." Three Monday night classes. Register through City of Phoenix website. Contact Melissa Matt
Melissa.Matt@phoenix.gov
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
October 9, 2008 Herber Theatre, La Calaca Cabaret, 222 E. Monroe St. Downtown Phoenix, Call 480-834-5731 for tickets, or purchase at door. Music, dance, theatre and comedy. 7 p.m. Contact Carmen Guerrero carmen@zarkmask.com
October 12, 2008, Barrios Unidos Park, "Dia de la Raza: Creating a Future and Honoring our Past." 14th Street/Mohave. Poetry and Story Presentation at 2:00 p.m. All day celebration, family fun 9: a.m. to 6: p.m. Contact Jose Cortez CPLC. Jose.cortez@cplc.org
October 20, 27, and November 3, 2008, Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032, 6:45-8:45 p.m. "How to Paint Pictures with Words." Three Monday night classes. Register through City of Phoenix website. Contact Melissa Matt Melissa.Matt@phoenix.gov
November 13, 2008 El Portal Restaurant, 117 W. Grant St. Phoenix, AZ 85003. Reading/Signing and Dance Presentation of IF I DIE IN JUAREZ. Special event sponsored by ASU School of Letters and Sciences. Contact Dr. Mirna Lattouf, Mirna.Lattouf@asu.edu
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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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