virtual event next week + updates

Been surprised by how busy I’ve been this month. I definitely plan on posting some microreviews in July. In the meantime, here’s some of what I’ve been and will be up to 🙂


event has been cancelled

Super-excited to be doing a virtual event next week with dope poet and fellow Black Lawrence Press author Alan Chazaro. I’ve admired Chazaro’s work for a few years and have found it a delight to read as well as teach. Here are the details of the event including the registration link:

[UPDATE: The event below has been cancelled.]

WHAT: Black Lawrence Press Reading Series: José Angel Araguz & Alan Chazaro
WHEN: Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022 08:00 PM, EDT
WHERE: online, Zoom
REGISTRATION: This event requires pre-registration.


Also, I continue to be grateful and humbled by the reactions to Rotura. It really means a lot to me to have people engage with the work, either by buying a copy of the book, attending a virtual event, or checking out excerpts online.

Here are some recent reviews I’m excited to share:

  • Thank you to poet and dear friend, Kathleen Aguero, for including Rotura in the Kenyon Review’s “KR 2022 Summer Reading Recommendations” list.
  • I am also grateful for Denise, one of the writers for the site New Pages, for doing a short review of Rotura.
  • Lastly, thank you to Rochelle Jewel Shapiro for spending time with my book and writing a review of it on her blog.

A black cat peering out of a box.

Lastly, here is a picture of my cat Semilla whose eyes are a wonder in themselves, no?

¡cuidanse!

José

virtual event this Sunday + new podcast interview

Just a quick post to share about two things:

the logo for The Tell Don’t Show podcast

First, I’m excited to share the release of a podcast interview I did for The Tell Don’t Show. I had a great time talking with Katie Marya and Kasey Peters about Rotura (Black Lawrence Press), our various younger siblings, and the single line stanza.


the flyer for this weekend’s virtual event

Also, I’m excited to participate in Malaprop’s Bookstore / Cafe’s Virtual POETRIO monthly poetry event coordinated by Mildred Barya. I have the pleasure of reading alongside Danita Dodson and Cathryn Hankla.

WHAT: Malaprop’s Virtual POETRIO poetry event featuring José Angel Araguz, Danita Dodson, and Cathryn Hankla
WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 2022 – 4:00pm EDT
WHERE: online
REGISTRATION: Click here to RSVP (The form will open in a new tab or window.) Prior to the event, you will be sent a reminder email with the link required to attend.

Looking forward to this event!


I’m still catching up on things but will have more to share soon. Thank you to everyone who has supported Rotura whether it’s by picking up a copy, coming to a virtual event, or just reading excerpts available online! It all means a great deal–muchisimas gracias!