Luis Alberto Urrea spoke on campus on September 13th, 2012

Look up Spanish or Spanglish words used in the book, or learn how to pronounce them.

A shared reading experience where incoming students, faculty, and staff all read the same book, then discuss the book during orientation and possibly in class. Common Reading promotes a shared basis for conversation and study around multiple topics.

This guide suggests additional reading--all available through the library--related works, and avenues for further research.