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This is an SFCC event jointly sponsored by the SFCC Creative Writing program and the SFCC library.

Participants only need to register once and will be registered for every event in the series.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025

All sessions will take place online and the URL for each session will be sent out the morning of each event. The events are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend.

September 17 & 24, 2025
Reading & Creative Session with Rowena Alegría

Rowena Alegría Artist Statement

Adopted at birth, inheritance and identity fascinate me. I knew the woman who gave me light only in the sharing of fluids and nutrients. For nine months, I experienced her tears, her rabia, her indecision. I heard her words in languages I would learn long afterward. I imagine her intimations wait like timed bombs in my consciousness and go off as whispered intuition. From her, I inherited a love of learning and a passion for words and justice. Surrendered at birth, I marvel at how I know so little of her in artifact or experience, as she walked on before my search, but how so much of her – learned from her poems and dissertation, from her survivors, those who loved her but didn’t know her well enough to know I existed – survives in my genes.

My work in progress, a novel titled “500 Springs,” takes a particular interest in these ideas coupled with the legacy of colonialism on the indigenous and mestizo peoples of what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States, which includes my home state of Colorado. The novel explores the potential of souls carrying over generations the unresolved pain of the past as well as unfulfilled love and promises.

Read more: http://www.RowenaAlegria.com

This is an SFCC event jointly sponsored by the SFCC Creative Writing program and the SFCC library.

Participants only need to register once and will be registered for every event in the series.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025

All sessions will take place online and the URL for each session will be sent out the morning of each event. The events are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend.

September 17 & 24, 2025
Reading & Creative Session with Rowena Alegría

Rowena Alegría Artist Statement

Adopted at birth, inheritance and identity fascinate me. I knew the woman who gave me light only in the sharing of fluids and nutrients. For nine months, I experienced her tears, her rabia, her indecision. I heard her words in languages I would learn long afterward. I imagine her intimations wait like timed bombs in my consciousness and go off as whispered intuition. From her, I inherited a love of learning and a passion for words and justice. Surrendered at birth, I marvel at how I know so little of her in artifact or experience, as she walked on before my search, but how so much of her – learned from her poems and dissertation, from her survivors, those who loved her but didn’t know her well enough to know I existed – survives in my genes.

My work in progress, a novel titled “500 Springs,” takes a particular interest in these ideas coupled with the legacy of colonialism on the indigenous and mestizo peoples of what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States, which includes my home state of Colorado. The novel explores the potential of souls carrying over generations the unresolved pain of the past as well as unfulfilled love and promises.

Read more: http://www.RowenaAlegria.com

Santa Fe Community College lecture, “Hispanic Heritage: Looking Back to the Future” by national speaker Yolanda Nava in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

10 to 11:30 a.m. followed by Q & A until noon on Wednesday, October

Yolanda Nava is a civil rights and media pioneer. The author published the transformational memoir, “Through the Dark,” and the groundbreaking book of Latino virtues, “It’s All in the Frijoles: Nourish the heart, mind and soul.”

Free event. SFCC, Biowall in the lobby of SFCC Health and Sciences Center, 6401 Richards Ave. Santa Fe. 87508. 505-428-1000.

This is an SFCC event jointly sponsored by the SFCC Creative Writing program and the SFCC library.

Participants only need to register once and will be registered for every event in the series.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025

All sessions will take place online and the URL for each session will be sent out the morning of each event. The events are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend.

October 22 & 29, 2025
Reading and Creative Session

James Thomas Stevens

James Thomas Stevens (Akwesasne Mohawk) was born in Niagara Falls, New York and grew up between Six Nations Reserve in Ontario (the birthplace of his grandfather), the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation in upstate New York (birthplace of his grandmother), and

the Tuscarora Reservation in western New York (where his grandparents settled). He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts, Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodies Poetics, and Brown University’s graduate C.W. program. Stevens is the

author of eight books of poetry, including, Combing the Snakes from His Hair, Mohawk/Samoa: Transmigrations, A Bridge Dead in the Water, The Mutual Life, Bulle/Chimere, and DisOrient, and

The Golden Book. He is a 2000 Whiting Award recipient and a 2005 finalist for the National Poetry Series Award. He teaches in IAIA’s undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing Programs. He teaches Poetry, Creative nonfiction, Native American literature,

and literary world survey courses. He lives in Cañoncito, New Mexico.

The Santa Fe Literary Review is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special reading and reception on Thursday, October 23, at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery on the SFCC campus. The reception begins at 5 p.m., followed by contributor readings at 5:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Complimentary copies of the 2025 issue will be available at the event.

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“Mythology of the Asante Bonwire Kente Fabric”
Stephen Abban Junior

This is an SFCC event jointly sponsored by the SFCC Creative Writing program and the SFCC library.

Participants only need to register once and will be registered for every event in the series.
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025

All sessions will take place online and the URL for each session will be sent out the morning of each event. The events are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend.

October 22 & 29, 2025
Reading and Creative Session

James Thomas Stevens

James Thomas Stevens (Akwesasne Mohawk) was born in Niagara Falls, New York and grew up between Six Nations Reserve in Ontario (the birthplace of his grandfather), the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation in upstate New York (birthplace of his grandmother), and

the Tuscarora Reservation in western New York (where his grandparents settled). He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts, Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodies Poetics, and Brown University’s graduate C.W. program. Stevens is the

author of eight books of poetry, including, Combing the Snakes from His Hair, Mohawk/Samoa: Transmigrations, A Bridge Dead in the Water, The Mutual Life, Bulle/Chimere, and DisOrient, and

The Golden Book. He is a 2000 Whiting Award recipient and a 2005 finalist for the National Poetry Series Award. He teaches in IAIA’s undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing Programs. He teaches Poetry, Creative nonfiction, Native American literature,

and literary world survey courses. He lives in Cañoncito, New Mexico.

One of the most popular community events of the year returns! Vista Grande Public Library’s 3-day Fall Book Sale runs Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8. It’s back with two favorite events: Thursday’s Early Bird Entry and Saturday’s $10-a-Bag sale.

Location: Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon (in Eldorado), 505-466-7323.

Sale hours:
• Nov. 6, Thursday: 9am – 10am, EARLY BIRD ENTRY, $25 entry fee. Great for booksellers and anyone wanting early shopping.
• Nov. 6 & 7, Thursday & Friday: 10am – 6pm, free entry.
• Nov. 8, Saturday: 10am – 3pm, $10-A-BAG SALE, free entry. We supply the bag! (Specially priced items excluded.)

Thousands of items for every age and interest, at the lowest prices around!

Books and media on Thursday and Friday range from $1 to $5; tabletop and gift books for $5 or as marked. On Saturday, fill our giant book bag for just $10.

• Books – used & new, hardcover & paperback fiction and nonfiction
• Local-interest books – New Mexico, Santa Fe, and the Southwest
• Music CDs in all genres
• Audio books
• DVDs for adults & children
• Table top/Coffee Table books
• Gift books and special items

We accept cash, local checks with identification, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. The book sale is a fundraiser for Vista Grande Public Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community library serving southeastern Santa Fe County.
We hope to see you! Thank you for your support!

One of the most popular community events of the year returns! Vista Grande Public Library’s 3-day Fall Book Sale runs Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8. It’s back with two favorite events: Thursday’s Early Bird Entry and Saturday’s $10-a-Bag sale.

Location: Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon (in Eldorado), 505-466-7323.

Sale hours:
• Nov. 6, Thursday: 9am – 10am, EARLY BIRD ENTRY, $25 entry fee. Great for booksellers and anyone wanting early shopping.
• Nov. 6 & 7, Thursday & Friday: 10am – 6pm, free entry.
• Nov. 8, Saturday: 10am – 3pm, $10-A-BAG SALE, free entry. We supply the bag! (Specially priced items excluded.)

Thousands of items for every age and interest, at the lowest prices around!

Books and media on Thursday and Friday range from $1 to $5; tabletop and gift books for $5 or as marked. On Saturday, fill our giant book bag for just $10.

• Books – used & new, hardcover & paperback fiction and nonfiction
• Local-interest books – New Mexico, Santa Fe, and the Southwest
• Music CDs in all genres
• Audio books
• DVDs for adults & children
• Table top/Coffee Table books
• Gift books and special items

We accept cash, local checks with identification, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. The book sale is a fundraiser for Vista Grande Public Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community library serving southeastern Santa Fe County.
We hope to see you! Thank you for your support!

One of the most popular community events of the year returns! Vista Grande Public Library’s 3-day Fall Book Sale runs Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8. It’s back with two favorite events: Thursday’s Early Bird Entry and Saturday’s $10-a-Bag sale.

Location: Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon (in Eldorado), 505-466-7323.

Sale hours:
• Nov. 6, Thursday: 9am – 10am, EARLY BIRD ENTRY, $25 entry fee. Great for booksellers and anyone wanting early shopping.
• Nov. 6 & 7, Thursday & Friday: 10am – 6pm, free entry.
• Nov. 8, Saturday: 10am – 3pm, $10-A-BAG SALE, free entry. We supply the bag! (Specially priced items excluded.)

Thousands of items for every age and interest, at the lowest prices around!

Books and media on Thursday and Friday range from $1 to $5; tabletop and gift books for $5 or as marked. On Saturday, fill our giant book bag for just $10.

• Books – used & new, hardcover & paperback fiction and nonfiction
• Local-interest books – New Mexico, Santa Fe, and the Southwest
• Music CDs in all genres
• Audio books
• DVDs for adults & children
• Table top/Coffee Table books
• Gift books and special items

We accept cash, local checks with identification, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. The book sale is a fundraiser for Vista Grande Public Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community library serving southeastern Santa Fe County.
We hope to see you! Thank you for your support!