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 | December 27, 2008
Eliott Sitz is 13-years-old and a popular performance poet at Thomas Starr King Middle School in Los Angeles. He was adopted at age nine by Ken and Teresa Sitz. Recently Elliott wanted to know about his roots, about his family (he has six siblings), and why he looked so dark and indigenous. His adopted parents [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | December 18, 2008
I am pleased to announce the great news that Elizabeth Alexander–poet, essayist, activist, and good friend–has been chosen to read poetry at the inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009. She will be only the fourth poet to ever read at the inauguration of a US president–she’s in good company with [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | December 8, 2008
The Woodbury University is a pleasant old-school feeling oasis in Burbank. With brick and stone structures and green landscaped walkways, it reminds me of older well-preserved campuses back East. Trini and I went there last Friday to attend the all-day presentation of four-year architect students. Only this was special–the students were assigned to design real [...]
