Flourishing Shadows / Sombras Florecientes: A Chicano Howl
About this ebook
More than a poetic critique, this book initiates a conversation—a direct address to readers that invites reflection, solidarity, and action. Drawing on his anthropological training and lived experience, Herrera weaves together the cultural richness of Indigenous Mexico, the urban vibrancy of San Francisco’s literary scene, and the enduring legacy of migrant journeys. Flourishing Shadows / Sombras Florecientes is a vital addition to the Camino del Sol series and a powerful testament to the resilience and humanity of those too often relegated to the margins.
About the author
Juan Felipe Herrera was born in 1948 to farmworker parents. He is a graduate of UCLA, Stanford, and the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. The author of thirty-five books in various genres, Herrera served as poet laureate of the United States from 2015 to 2017. Herrera has taught Chicano and Latin American studies at California State University, Fresno, and creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and has held numerous visiting positions. He is a professor emeritus in the Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies, Fresno State University, and is the current coordinator for the Laureate Lab Visual Wordist Studio at the Fresno State Library.
Lauro Flores is a professor at the University of Washington. He is the author, editor, and translator of several publications, including the anthology The Floating Borderlands, winner of the American Book Award.
