www.luisjrodriguez.com
I'm Luis J. Rodriguez, the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. and several other books in short fiction, children's literature, nonfiction, and poetry. On my web log I'll be posting all the latest news concerning my work as a writer, along with news and opinions on the many political, social, spiritual and cultural activities that I find interesting.
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 27, 2007
As a school assignment, my 12-year-old son Luis Jacinto wrote what I thought was an amazing statement. Here it is–he’s not only a great writer, but an inspired artist (he loves cartooning). This is posted with my son’s permission.
Childhood has a notable similarity to a rainy day. As you dwell in the rain, these liquid [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 19, 2007
We are moving along with our plans to relocate Tia Chucha’s to a temporary space soon after we move from our current space in Sylmar. We’ve had tremendous support since word got out about our notice to vacate the premises by February 28. Last Sunday, a community meeting was held at Tia Chucha’s that brought [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 11, 2007
Just after the holidays, Tia Chucha’s Cafe & Centro Cultural was served with a notice forcing us to move. We have to leave by February 28, 2007. A powerfully energized and thriving bookstore/cafe/performance space/cultural center is to be replaced by high-tech laundry machines. The laundry company is apparently investing $8 million in the strip mall, [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | January 3, 2007
James Brown died on Christmas day, unfortunately overshadowed by the execution of Saddam Hussein and the death of Gerald Ford soon after. However, it’s James Brown’s death and life that stands out for me. He was one of America’s most important and creative influences over the past 60 years. He is one of my own [...]
