Being Tejana: Voices from the Borderlands

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Saturday, November 8

Leamos Tent: Latine/Hispanic Authors & Literature in Spanish

What does it mean to be Tejana in the borderlands of Texas? In this vibrant and unapologetic anthology, contemporary Tejanx writers share powerful personal narratives, essays, poetry, and art that illuminate the lived realities of Tejana identity. Contributors reflect on histories of segregation, the fight for bodily autonomy, the experience of the 2021 Texas blackouts during a global pandemic, and the ongoing impact of border militarization and cultural erasure. Join us for a conversation led by co-editor Jody A. Marín that blends activism, memory, and creativity — celebrating Tejanidad in all its complexity.

Book: ¡Somos Tejanas!: Chicana Identity and Culture in Texas
Book Type: Non Fiction
Authors: Santa Barraza, Domino Perez, Alicia Reyes-Barriéntez, Jody A. Marín
Moderator: Jody A. Marín
Book Signing: 11:00 AM at The Main Book Signing Tent