Printable view of Estella González

Listed as:

Fiction Writer

Public address:

Tucson, AZ

Arizona US

Email:

estella.gonzalez@eastloswriter.com

Bio:

Estella Gonzalez is the author of the acclaimed short story collection Chola Salvation (2021 Arte Público Press) and the novel Huizache Women (2023 Arte Público Press). Her work has appeared in Kweli Journal, The Acentos Review and Huizache. Her fiction and poetry have been anthologized in Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women by Harper Collins and Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse by Lost Horse Press.

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Twitter/X:

@Estella26845969

Born in:

East Los Angeles

Raised in:

East Los Angeles

Website:

https://www.eastloswriter.com [2]

Prizes won:

Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction - Finalist;

Philip Freund Prize for Creative Writing;

International Latino Book Award- “Best Collection of Short Stories - English,” "Best First Book - Fiction - English";

Pushcart Prize - “Special Mention”;

The Best American Non-Required Reading - “Reading Notable";

Louise Merriwether First Book Prize - Finalist;

James D. Houston Award for Western Literature - Finalist;

Pima Community College Martindale Literary Prize - First Place

Education:

Cornell University

What I'm reading now:

Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women by Sandra Gúzman

Tripas by Brandon Som

Writers Retreats:

Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference and Bookfair

Identifies as:

Feminist

Latino/Latina/Latinx

Prefers to work with:

Adults