Quinones Endowed Lecture with Reyna Grande

Beyond Borders: Storytelling and the Immigrant Experience

Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30pm

Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum

Reyna Grande, acclaimed author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home, will delve into the profound power of storytelling to illuminate the complex realities of immigration. Drawing on her own personal journey of crossing the US-Mexico border as a child and her deep understanding of the immigrant experience, Grande will explore how stories can transcend borders, build empathy, and foster healing. She will examine how narratives can challenge stereotypes, humanize the struggles of immigrants, and give voice to those often marginalized and silenced. Grande will also discuss the role of literary activism in advocating for social justice and creating a more inclusive and welcoming society.

Reyna Grande will deliver the 2024-2025 Quinones Lecture, sponsored by the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies at CMC.