A Book Launch in Uncertain Times
Connecting Eyes Open, launching this week, with the freedom struggle in Portugal and the need to value our democracy.
The Stars Appear Early for Eyes Open
Quotes from two early starred reviews for my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open!
Contested Histories: International Perspectives, Part 1
The first part of my presentation on "Contested Histories: International Perspectives" at the AWP 2017 conference.
Remembering, and Learning From, Mário Soares (1924-2017)
Remembering the life of Mário Soares, Portugal's first elected prime minister after the dictatorship, and what we can learn today from his courageous work.
Carnation Revolution: April 25, 1974-2014
A roundup of cultural and political events in Lisbon to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the April 25, 1974 revolution that ended fascist rule in Portugal.