VLACC is excited to host the January edition of a reading group for anyone passionate about Latin American literature.

Join us for an engaging discussion of three Brazilian short stories: “Lion” (2010) by Luisa Geisler, “Sparks” (2012) by Carol Bensimon, and “Lettuce Nights” (2013) by Vanessa Barbara.

The session will be facilitated by Professor Alessandra Santos and promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary Brazilian literature.

The stories are available in English translation, and the discussion will be in English. No background knowledge of Latin American literature or culture is needed. Everyone is welcome!

Links to the stories (make sure to read the stories before joining the group)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ULSOgcqd53BLpHmGhh_Ta6SpOFZs97Tp/view?usp=drive_link

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Conference Room (Britannia Community Services Centre) 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/latin-american-short-stories-reading-group-january-2025-edition-tickets-1119450920839

About the moderator:
Dr. Alessandra Santos is an Associate Professor of Latin American Literatures and Cultures. Her interdisciplinary research examines modern and contemporary literary and cultural production. She is interested in utopias, technology, media, gender, race, and social justice. Multiple grants have supported her research.

Thanks to the Britannia Community Services Centre for supporting this program.