Along the River: An Anthology of Voices from the Rio Grande Valley

These unique voices combine in a harmony of Mexican and American, of magical and ordinary, of tragedy and triumph. From established writers to emerging talents, the contributors to this volume represent the depth and beauty of a community that is just beginning to make itself heard.

The collection features the short story "The Time About the Dog" by lvaro Rodr guez, co-screenwriter of the recent film Machete.

Other contributors: Ang lica Maldonado, Yaresy Salinas, Mar a Ram rez, Daniel Tyx, M nica G. Hern ndez, F lix Omar Vela, Evangelina Ayon, Lois Marie Garza, Charlene Bowles, Robert Brown, Cindy J imez, Virgilio B. Valencia, Alfredo Ortiz, Javier David Gonz lez, Matthew Madrigal, Olga Lidia Cervantes, Richard D. Givens, Ver nica Sandoval, Edwin de Kock, Gwenda J. Gonz lez, Jonathan Corey Mangan, Kristin Michelle Keith, Mar a Piedra, Ludivina V. V squez, Mar a de la Luz Quiroga, Clarrissia Nerio, Nina Medrano, Rosalia Arriaga, Anna Lilia Castillo, Gloria M. Alvarado, and Edwin Sandoval.