13/04/2024
Our next poet announcement belongs to Pierre Rueda who will be joining us .
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Jean-Pierre Rueda is a Costa Rican poet and writer currently residing in Compton, California.
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In 2021, Jean-Pierre introduced his first Spanish poetry collection, 'Herencias,' published by Alegría Publishing. This exquisite anthology delves into themes of love, family, heritage, and pays homage to significant Latinx figures, portraying them as pillars of artistic and cultural triumph.
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His latest creation, 'Amor entre aguaceros/Love between downpours,' stands as a bilingual poetry collection. It is a heartfelt dedication to all those compelled to rely on their imagination to reconnect with their homelands when migration circumstances prevent physical return.
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Jean-Pierre Rueda has graced various stages with his poetic performances, captivating audiences at prestigious events such as the Dolores Huerta Foundation Benefit Concert, East LA Film Festival, Panamanian International Film Festival in LA, DA Center for the Arts, Chevalier’s Books, Village Well Bookstore, The Last Bookstore, RE/Arte Centro Literario, Café Con Libros, and Sims Library of Poetry.
See you all next Saturday!!