LGBTQIA+ Book Club: When Language Broke Open and To Love and Mourn in the Age of Displacement, by Alan Pelaez Lopez

This month’s meeting of the Book Club features When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent (Camino del Sol) and To Love and Mourn in the Age of Displacement. Author Alan Pelaez Lopez will come to campus to discuss the two books. Stop by the center for your free copies, while supplies last. Lopez was born in Mexico and constantly migrated between the state of Mexico, Mexico City, and Oaxaca’s Costa Chica. At age 5, Lopez migrated alone to the United States, undocumented, and went on to earn a Ph.D. in ethnic studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Following the Book Club, there will be an artist talk and writing workshop in the Tanger Auditorium with the author from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The LGBTQIA+ Book Club meets once a month throughout the academic semester. It provides a thoughtful and engaging environment where participants can delve into nuanced discussions, reflect on complex themes, and connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty. Our selections span various genres and topics, ensuring that each meeting presents an opportunity to broaden our understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences and narratives.