Maria Ochoa

Author's Bio

Maria Ochoa is a writer whose current projects include a graphic history about the San Patricios, a brigade of 19th century Irish soldiers who fought with the Mexican Army in an effort to halt the taking of Mexican territories by the United States.

Publications and Prizes

Books:

Russell City: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing, 2009), Creative Collectives (University of New Mexico Press, 2003)

Anthologies:

Women in Science Fiction and Fantasy (Greenwood Press, 2009), Shout Out: Women of Color Respond to Violence (Seal Press, 2008), Oakland Out Loud (Jukebox Press, 2007), Latinas in the United States (Indiana University Press, 2006)

Prizes:

John Sandoval Award (2010); The Creative Work Fund (2001); Ford Fellowship (); UC Humanities Institute Residency; 1999 Woman of the Year, 18th Assembly District, California

Maria Ochoa Resume

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Listing last updated: June 9, 2011

More Information

Listed as:

Creative Nonfiction Writer

Gives readings?

Yes

Travels for readings?

Yes

Identifies as:

Mexican, Mixed Race

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

Spanish

Born in:

Oakland, CA

Raised in:

Oakland, CA