On October 5th, 2023, Dr. Trigo presented her contribution to the book of short stories titled Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women (Harper Collins, 2023) at Trinity University, alongside Sandra Guzmán, the book’s editor, and Norma Elia Cantú, an emeritus professor at the same institution. Dr. Trigo also discussed the project on the radio program “Fronteras,” hosted by Texas Public Radio. Daughters of Latin America is a comprehensive collection of works authored by 140 Latine writers, scholars, and activists from around the world. Dr. Trigo’s chapter, “La cuidadora,” delves into the facets of intersectional discrimination, depicting nuances in the conceptions of womanhood for contemporary Latin American women. Dr. Trigo’s scholarship centers on the intersection of Immigration Literature and Speculative Fiction, providing a unique framework for both scholarly analysis and literary expression. The Texas Public Radio interview featuring Dr. Trigo is linked below.

Listen to Part 1 of the Texas Public Radio episode with Norma Cantú, Sandra Guzmán and Natalia Trigo– “Fronteras: New anthology highlights the ‘exquisite and brilliant’ works of Latine women across genres and generations.”

Listen to Part 2 of the Texas Public Radio episode with Norma Cantú, Sandra Guzmán and Natalia Trigo– “Fronteras: New anthology highlights the ‘exquisite and brilliant’ works of Latine women across genres and generations.”

In November, Dr. Trigo will attend her second book presentation in Oaxaca, Mexico, this time for her contribution, “El Cómplice/The Accomplice,” featured in the bilingual anthology “El Crimen/The Crime.” (Zopilote Rey, 2023.) In her chapter, she delves into the themes surrounding Mexican corruption, crime, and impunity, along with exploring topics like internal colonialism and the experiences of linguistic and cultural displacement. For more information on this bilingual anthology, click here.

Both of Dr. Trigo’s contributions reflect her ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in immigration literature. Through her approach, she not only explores critical subjects but also endeavors to amplify the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities in the realm of literary discourse.

 

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