University Authors’ Day

The Department of English at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is hosting the 23nd annual University Authors’ Day on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m. in Island Hall, room 160. The event is free and open to the public. Award-winning author Ire’ne Lara Silva is the event’s keynote speaker. She is the author of three poetry collections, including “CUICACALLI/House of Song,” an e-chapbook, “Enduring Azucares,” as well as a short story collection, “flesh to bone” which won the Premio Aztlán. She is also currently working on her first novel, “Naci.” Beverages and light snacks will be provided. For more information, email charles.etheridge@tamucc.edu.