Jaime Cortez Reading of "GORDO"

Presented by NYU's Department of Art & Public Policy: GORDO, a reading and conversation with award-winning author Jaime Cortez

Shedding profound light on the inner lives of migrant workers, Jaime Cortez's debut collection ushers in a new era of American literature about a marginalized generation in the West.

Jaime Cortez is a graphic novelist, visual artist, writer, teacher, and occasional performer. Cortez has historically used art and humor to explore sexuality, social justice, HIV/AIDS, and Chicano identity.

This event is limited to NYU students, faculty & staff. RSVP Required.

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Co-sponsored by The Latinx Project, The NYU Creative Writing Program, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures, NYU Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation, with generous support from the Tisch Institute for Performing Arts.

*If necessary for the safety and health of all, due to Covid protocols, the event will be held on Zoom.