Maria Ochoa

2614 Lancaster Road

Hayward, CA 94542

Phone:

510-537-8150

E-mail:

maria@mariaochoa.com

Website:

www.mariaochoa.com

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

Prizes Won:

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

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

Raised in:

Oakland, CA

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Last updated: Jan 18, 2016