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SUMMARY:Latin American Short Stories Reading Group with María Adelaida Esc
 obar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the May edition of VLACC’s Latin American Short S
 tories Reading Group\, a welcoming space for readers and literature enthusi
 asts\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pmLocation:
  Conference Room (Britannia Community Services Centre) 1661 Napier St\, V
 ancouver\, BC V5L 4X4\nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is required\
 , and donations are welcome. the\nThis session\, in the style of a book cl
 ub\, will feature two evocative short stories by Mexican author Martha Bá
 tiz: “The First Cup of Coffee” and “The Rain Coat.” Through the
 se works\, Bátiz offers intimate reflections on memory\, identity\, and th
 e emotional textures of everyday life.\nThe discussion will be facilitated 
 by Professor María Adelaida Escobar-Trujillo\, who will guide participant
 s through the narratives while opening up space for conversation\, interpre
 tation\, and shared insights.\nThis gathering offers a welcoming space for 
 thoughtful discussion\, collective reflection\, and connection through lite
 rature. No prior knowledge of Latin American literature is required.\nThe d
 iscussion will take place in English\, and both English translations and 
 the original Portuguese versions will be provided. Please make sure to rea
 d the stories in advance of the session.\nAccess the readings here:\nEnglis
 h\nEspañol\nPlease note that this event will be photographed and filmed fo
 r internal documentation and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to ap
 pear in any photos or recordings\, kindly inform us upon arrival.\nAbout th
 e Facilitator\nMaría Adelaida Escobar-Trujillo is originally from Colombi
 a\, where she studied Philosophy and Literature before pursuing further stu
 dies in English Literature and Hispanic Literature and Cultures. Since 2016
 \, she has been teaching Spanish language and literature at the University 
 of British Columbia in Vancouver. Her research focuses on transcultural int
 eractions\, identity\, and gender dialogues across Spain and Latin America.
 \nShe is also an accomplished writer\, with publications spanning short sto
 ries\, poetry\, and academic articles. Her first novel\, Tiempo del Sur\, 
 was published in 2018\, and her most recent book\, Nueve de Nueve (2024)\
 , is a collaborative work featuring nine Colombian women writers. In 2023\,
  she received the Inspirational Award in Arts and Culture for her contribut
 ions to Hispanic culture in Vancouver.\nWith the support of the Britannia C
 ommunity and Services Centre.\n\nLink to event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e
 /latin-american-short-stories-reading-group-with-maria-adelaida-escobar-tic
 kets-1986948017006?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\n\nDisclaimer: LatinEventsBC is no
 t affiliated with or responsible for the event listed. Please verify detail
 s with the event organizers.
LOCATION:Britannia Information Centre 1661 Napier Street  Vancouver\, BC V5
 L 4X4
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