[free] Poetry “Empower through Identity” // Livermore
Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo presnts: Poetry Workshop at the Livermore Public Library!
11am-12:30pm – Free.
Saturday 11am in Livermore. [see flyer below for address].
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Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo is a visual artist, poet, and facilitator. Elizabeth’s work is informed by her Indigenous ancestry, Mesoamerican philosophy, Mexika & Mixtec art, Mexican culture, Chicano history, and her experiences as a woman.
Her paintings and sculptures have been exhibited across the United States. Her poetry is published widely in both print and online journals such as Somos en escrito, PALABRITAS, Azahares, Label Me Latina/o, and in various anthologies. She has been invited to offer poetry readings, presentations, and workshops for schools and colleges, including: San José State University, CSU Monterey Bay, Mission College, San José City College, and Ohlone College. In 2021, Elizabeth received a Cultura Power Mini-Grant from MACLA to provide “Chicana Poetry Reading and Poetry Circle” for the community. As Creative Ambassador of the San José Office of Cultural Affairs, Elizabeth developed Palabras & Poetry: A Community Poetry-Writing Event Series, to encourage new poetry based in self-reflection, healing, and empowerment. Twice per year, she hosts Cultura Poetry Night as a Board Member of Poetry Center San José. Elizabeth earned a BFA in Pictorial Art and a BA in French from San José State University and a Commendation from the City of San José. She was co-editor of Culture Counts Magazine by Culture Counts Reading Series at SJSU. In 2023, Elizabeth was awarded a Creative Corps Initiative grant from the California Arts Council and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She is the Founder La Raíz Magazine.
Poetry micro-chapbook by Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo
“Tacos de lenguas”
written and read by Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo
YouTube Channel (bit.ly/ejmpoetry)
written and read by Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo
YouTube Channel (bit.ly/ejmpoetry)
Links
Poetry
“Tacos de lenguas,” in Label Me Latina/o Fall 2022 (pdf)
”Como con las manos” in Somos en escrito, 2022
“It is I, the Immigrant,” in Label Me Latina/o Fall 2020 (pdf)
“A New Beginning,” “Ink of my Roots,” “Flint Knives,” “It is Time,” and “The Moon” in Adelaide Literary Magazine, 2020
“I am Tlazolteotl.” Cheers From the Wasteland, Issue 5: the Resilience Issue Poetry Videos
“It is I, the Immigrant,” “Truth,” “Scare Tactics,” “Últimas Scars,” “¡Ay! ¡mis hijos!,”
”Tacos de lenguas,” “Bless Me Mother, For I’ve Seen Sins”Story
“Dear Mama, It’s Cold Here” part of SJ Sounds series by More Más Marami Arts (Audio)
CONTENT Podcast interview- April 2021
KQED Bay Area Ofrendas – “Para las mujeres” – December 2021
“Tacos de lenguas,” in Label Me Latina/o Fall 2022 (pdf)
”Como con las manos” in Somos en escrito, 2022
“It is I, the Immigrant,” in Label Me Latina/o Fall 2020 (pdf)
“A New Beginning,” “Ink of my Roots,” “Flint Knives,” “It is Time,” and “The Moon” in Adelaide Literary Magazine, 2020
“I am Tlazolteotl.” Cheers From the Wasteland, Issue 5: the Resilience Issue Poetry Videos
“It is I, the Immigrant,” “Truth,” “Scare Tactics,” “Últimas Scars,” “¡Ay! ¡mis hijos!,”
”Tacos de lenguas,” “Bless Me Mother, For I’ve Seen Sins”Story
“Dear Mama, It’s Cold Here” part of SJ Sounds series by More Más Marami Arts (Audio)
CONTENT Podcast interview- April 2021
KQED Bay Area Ofrendas – “Para las mujeres” – December 2021
| Broadside Poem: Footless Dancers | | |
“¡Ay! ¡mis hijos!” written and read by Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo
YouTube Channel (bit.ly/ejmpoetry)
Also on YouTube: “Scare Tactics” “Bless Me Mother, For I’ve Seen Sins” “It is I, the Immigrant”
YouTube Channel (bit.ly/ejmpoetry)
Also on YouTube: “Scare Tactics” “Bless Me Mother, For I’ve Seen Sins” “It is I, the Immigrant”
