Estella González

Fiction Writer

Tucson, AZ
Arizona US
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Author's 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. 

Publications & Prizes

Anthologies:
A Night of Screams: Latino Horror Stories (Arte Público Press, 2023)
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Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women (Harper Collins, 2023)
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Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse (Lost Horse Press, 2017)
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Latinos in Lotusland: An Anthology of Contemporary Southern California Literature (Bilingual Review Press, 2008)
Books:
Huizache Women (Arte Público Press, 2023)
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Chola Salvation (Arte Público Press, 2021)
Journals: , ,
Huizache
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Journal of Latina Critical Feminism
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Puerto del Sol
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Sandscript
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

Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now: 
Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women by Sandra Gúzman, Tripas by Brandon Som

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Feminist, Latino/Latina/Latinx
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Fluent in: 
English
Born in: 
East Los Angeles
Raised in: 
East Los Angeles
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Last update: Apr 03, 2024