2007 INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR

AUTHOR’S INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS AUTORES

	Stephanie Allen-Adams Dallas, TX Adult Nonfiction Stephanie Allen-Adams earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois and a master’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Brain and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas. She resides in Plano, Texas with her husband, Jim Adams; she is the author of A Magnificent Exchange.
	Brian Anderson Austin, TX Children’s Brian Anderson grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but has lived in Austin, Texas for the past 20 years. In addition to writing children's books, Brian teaches chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of The Adventures of Zach Proton series.
	Ofelia Audry Mexico, D.F. La Profesora. Audry ofrece anualmente un gran número de conferencias, seminarios y cursos sobre arte culinario mexicano y educación infantil a instituciones educativas oficiales y particulares, corporaciones multinacionales, organizaciones no gubernamentales y profesionales de diversa índole, embajadas y hoteles, así como programas radiofónicos y televisivos. Ha impartido más de 400 seminarios y cursos en México, Centro y Sudamérica, Europa y Estados Unidos. Presentación de su trabajo en el Club de Industriales de México, Embajada de México en Austria, la Cumbre internacional de Ex Presidentes, Querétero 1993, Embajada de Japón en México, Fundación Herdez, corporaciones AT&T, Laboratorios Roche, Compañía Nestlé, Comisión Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear y Salvaguardias (CNSNS), Sociedad Astronómica de México A. C., Embajada de Canadá en México, entre otros.
	Jesús J. Barquet Cuba / New Mexico Adult Nonfiction: Testimony and Literary Review Mr. Barquet is currently a professor of Hispanic literature at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Some of his published books of poetry include: El Libro del desterrado (1994), Un no rompido sueño (1994), Naufragios (1988) Shipwrecks (2001), and Sin fecha de extinción (2004); His books of essay include: Consagración de La Habana (1991), Escrituras poéticas de una nación (1999), and Teatro y Revolución Cubana (2002). He also has several works as an editor and translator. He has received numerous awards and prizes for his writing.  For more information visit:  http://web.nmsu.edu/~jbarquet/.
	David Bedford Argentina / Ft. Worth, TX Adult / Young Adult Fiction Dr. David A. Bedford, a native of Ft. Worth, lived in Argentina from age three until entering college. He has been an instructor of Spanish at Texas Christian University since 1996.  The TCU Order of Omega awarded him the Outstanding Faculty Award for 2005-2006. Dr. Bedford is the author of Liliana y el espejo y otros cuentos (Ediciones Nuevo Espacio, 2002), a collection of thirteen fantastic short stories in Spanish and is currently working on a trilogy of novels in English (Angela, The Guardian of the Bay, and The Silver Path of the Moon) for young adults.
	Raul Beryón  Peru / Dallas, TX Theatre Mr. Beryón is a Peruvian actor, director, and teacher of theater. He has been a resident of Dallas since 2001 where he has taught creative classes for children, teens, and adults in Art Projects at the Dallas Public Library, the Church of Cristo, the Mexico Institute and MACA group. He has directed and acted in various plays at the Latino Cultural Center of Dallas, including Quisiera Quererte Querido (May 2005) and Erase Una Vez un Rey (August 2005).  At the Dallas Bath House Cultural Center Los Humanoides (August 2006), and at SMU La Discreta Enamorada (December 2006) were presented.
	Ashwinee Bhatt India / Dallas, TX Ashwinee Bhatt is the best-selling author in the present-day literary scene in Gujarati. He has worked as a free-lance writer for forty years and has authored novels, plays, television shows, films, short stories and articles for many Gujarati periodicals. All of his novels were serialized in daily or weekly publications before they were published as books. He has also translated forty books from English to Gujarati. He has also worked as an actor and newscaster. The Gujarati Sahitya Academy awarded Bhatt the Best Novel Award in 1993 and the Best Play Second Award in 2005. His three latest novels, Khunnas, Sanju Malav, and Kadado will be published in 2007.
	Patricia E. Blumenreich Montevideo, Uruguay Adult Fiction Ms. Blumenreich is a narrator, professor and psychiatrist. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Uruguay in 1980 and immigrated to the United States in 1981. She has published articles in Postgraduate Medicine, Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association and Clinical Advances in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders. She is the principal editor and coauthor of the book Clinical management of the violent patient: A clinician’s guide (Brunner Mazel, 1993). She also contributed to the book, Difficult Diagnosis II (WB Saunders, 1992). She has published two Spanish fiction books and contributes to Baquiana Literary Magazine.
	Thomas Brooks Houston, TX Nonfiction Thomas Brooks is the author of the award-winning, bestselling book A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment. Mr. Brooks holds an MBA from the University of Maryland. In 1998, he won a national award from the Career Communications Group in the category of Technical Sales and Marketing for his work in corporate America. He co-founded MinorityProfessionalNetwork.com in 2001, a leading global online resource for career, economic and lifestyle content.
	Sonya J. Bowser Dallas, TX Children’s Sonya J. Bowser was born in Santa Fe, NM and grew up in Little Rock, AR and Austin, TX. After graduating from high school she moved to Atlanta, GA to pursue a degree in mass communications at Morris Brown College. Later, she took her first job as a writer and editor for Blackgirl Magazine.  Five years later, Ms. Bowser came to Dallas to be closer to home. She is the author of the 2006 book, Learning to Love Me: Self Esteem for Children.
	Dr. Habib Chamoun Kingwood, TX Nonfiction: Business Dr. Chamoun-Nicolas is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the Monterrey Institute of Technology and has participated in several special executive programs, such as the Program on Negotiation at Harvard University and the Brazilian Seminar at the International School of Business at the University of South Carolina.  He is the author of Desarrollo de Negocios, Trato Hecho-Guía para una Negociación sin Fallas, and DEAL: Guidelines for a Flawless Negotiation (a special edition on culture and negotiation in English).
	Bobby Chang  Chinese-American / Dallas, TX Fiction / Nonfiction Bobby Chang is vice president for the corporate strategy and planning department of Huawei Technologies Corporation.  He previously spent more than 16 years with the Ericsson Company in Sweden and the USA, leading their global strategy and business intelligence group.  He is the recipient of numerous international recognitions including the 1989 Marcus Wallenburg Award.  He holds an MBA and other master’s degrees in computer science and technology, public policy, and international management studies.
	Yangsook Choi Korea/New York, NY Children’s Illustrator Yangsook Choi grew up in Korea and moved to New York to study art. She was selected as one of the most prominent new children's book artists of 1997 by Publishers Weekly. She has written and illustrated numerous children's books including, The Name Jar, Behind the Mask, Earthquake, and New Cat. Her works have received numerous awards, including the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award, a California Young Reader Medal, and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. Her latest title, Good-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong, by Frances and Ginger Park, is about a young girl’s move from Seoul to Boston and debuts in September 2007.
	Bridgett Collins Grand Prairie, TX Nonfiction: Adult Health Bridgette L. Collins is a certified personal trainer and fitness coach, consultant, and owner of MAC Fitness.  She is the author of the novel Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body, and Soul. Ms. Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has combined nearly twenty years of human resources and program development work experience with her training and passion to deliver health and fitness solutions. For additional information about Bridgette and her book, visit her website at www.bridgettecollins.com.
	Lita Tumang Cruz Philippines / Dallas, TX Adult/ Young Adult Fiction Ms. Cruz has an earned MBA and was a college professor, speech writer, and technical adviser to a congressman in her country of origin before she migrated to the United States. Ms. Cruz is currently the president and managing partner of The Texas Herald monthly newspaper based in Dallas.  She is author of the book, Starless Starr, and numerous recorded songs.  She is currently working on her second book, Memoirs of an Immigrant.
	Thesina Daniel Arlington, TX Nonfiction Thesina C. Daniel is a mother, entrepreneur, and the author of five published books: God’s Chosen Fast, The Family The Home and The Community, How to Succeed Through Your Teenage Years, Reaching Adulthood Prepared, and Revelation Has Begun.
	Juan De Recacoechea La Paz, Bolivia  Fiction-Mystery Juan de Recacoechea was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and worked as a journalist in Europe for almost twenty years. After returning to his native country, he helped found Bolivia's first state-run television network, served as its general manager, and dedicated himself to fiction writing. Recacoechea is the author of seven novels.  American Visa is his first novel to be translated into English.
	Cheryl Donovan Houston, TX Nonfiction Cheryl Donovan has worked with women as a health-care provider and educator for over 20 years. She is a long-time resident of the Hiram Clarke area of Houston, Texas.  She is author of the book, Women What the Hell are You Thinking.
	Margaret Donnelly Venezuela / Dallas, TX Nonfiction After a childhood in Venezuela, the author moved to the United States and created a successful career as a lawyer. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas at Austin and her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from the prestigious Institute of Latin American Studies of the University of Texas at Austin. Today, she divides her time between her law practice, writing, civic and community projects. In recognition for her community work, she was nominated for the 2004 Prize of the Right Livelihood Foundation of Sweden, known as the "alternative Nobel Prize".
	Larry Dowell Austin, TX, Illustrator A gifted and talented artist, Larry has designed and produced award-winning national and international projects in print, graphic design, illustration, multimedia and web design. Larry is also responsible for exquisite illustrations for The Ghost of Hampton Court which vividly capture the tapestry of medieval life. Participating with him is, his wife,  Martha Hannah.
	Alejandrina Drew Mexico / El Paso / Dallas, TX, Children’s Fiction Alejandrina serves as General Manager for the Latino Cultural Center for the City of Dallas since September 29, 2004. Published Abracadabra patas de cabra, a bilingual children’s book and Cuadernos de Ixtapa, a selection of poems in Spanish. She has also published several bilingual plaquettes of poetry. Los lagartos de San Jacinto is another story for children. She has five family vignettes in the works to be published.
	Shirley Duke Dallas, TX Children’s Fiction Shirley Smith Duke is a former reading, science, and ESL teacher.  She currently writes for children of all ages. No Bows! is her first picture book. She has written teacher guides for Peachtree nonfiction books, and a feature and profiles for the teen magazine Latingirl. She is currently revising a nonfiction book about bivalves (oysters/clams) for children. Shirley holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in education.  She lives in the Dallas area. Visit her web site at www.shirleysmithduke.com.
	Angel Esteban Granada, Spain Non-Fiction Profesor Titular de Literatura Hispanoamericana de la Universidad de Granada. Profesor visitante en más de 30 universidades extranjeras, entre ellas Princeton, La Sorbona, New Delhi, Londres, Roma, Praga, etc. Asistencia a más de 60 congresos internacionales. Director de la revista Fronda. Perteneciente al Consejo editorial de revistas como RILCE, Rev de Literatura, Aceprensa, etc. Fundador y profesor de la Escuela Superior de Comunicación de Granada, con titulación europea. Más de 30 libros publicados y cerca de 100 artículos. Estos son algunos de los libros: Donde no habita el olvido, Cuentos completos de José Martí, José Martí, el alma alerta, Antología del Modernismo Hispánico, Angel Gaztelu, Literatura Hispanoamericana, Cuentos de Ribeyro, Cumandá, de Juan León Mera, ed. pról. y notas, Antología de la poesía cubana, 4 vols, Introduction a la litterature hispanoamericaine, París, Ellipses, 2000 Historia de la Monja Alférez, edición, prólogo y notas. Madrid, Cátedra, 2002 Cuando llegan las musas, Literatura Hispanoamericana y música popular, El libro Gabo y Fidel ha tenido ya 6 ediciones en español, dos en inglés, una en polaco y otra en portugués. Actualmente se está llevando a cabo su adaptación a guión cinematográfico en Los Ángeles. Está terminando además una novela, La estirpe de Babel, que se publicará en 2008. Como cantautor, ha grabado un disco de difusión nacional en España.
	Xavier Garza Rio Grande Valley, TX Children’s Xavier Garza received his BFA at UT Edinburg in 1994. As an artist he has exhibited his work in the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio, The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, the Ice House Cultural Center in Dallas , and other venues. As an author his stories and illustrations have been featured in such publications as the Milwaukee Spanish Journal, The Corpus Christi Caller Times and the Mesquite Review. He has published numerous short fictions and has authored and illustrated the books Creepy Creatures and other Cucuys (Arte Publico 2004), Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask (Cinco Puntos Press 2005), and Juan and the Chupacabras (Arte Publico Press 2006). The Legend of Charro Claus and the Tejas Kid is slated for release by Cinco Puntos Press late in 2007.
	Beatriz Goldberg Buenos Aires, Argentina Nonfiction: Psychology Beatriz Goldberg es licenciada en psicología. Especialista en crisis individuales, de pareja y familiares. Ejerció la docencia y también trabajó en el Hospital Neuropsiquiátrico Borda de la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Es miembro de la comisión directiva de AMPSI. (Asociación Mutual de Psicólogos) Coordina talleres, dicta cursos y brinda conferencias participativas sobre temas relacionados a su especialidad tanto en Argentina como en el exterior. Desde hace tiempo es consultada asiduamente por numerosos medios gráficos, radiales y televisivos del país y del exterior, sobre temas que impactan o conmueven a la opinión pública, siendo columnista de muchos de estos.
	Lila Guzman Austin, TX Children/ Young Adult Fiction Award-winning children's author Lila Guzman writes from her home in Austin. Her most recent novel is Kichi in Jungle Jeopardy (Blooming Tree Press). The hero is a chihuahua in ancient Mayan times. Lorenzo and the Turncoat (Arte Publico) won the 2006 Arizona Authors Literary Award. Visit www.lilaguzman.com  for more information about her novels and short stories.
	John Hachmann Austin, TX Adult Fiction/Mystery John Hachmann is the author of The Dark Water Murders and The Tears of Destiny. He is currently writing a third book, which is a 390-page novel about two brothers who lead a wagon train across the United States in 1868 hoping to earn enough money to fund their search for a gold strike in the north country. He has also written country music songs.
	Martha Hannah Austin, TX Children A nationally acclaimed performing artist, author, educator and arts-in-education advocate, Martha has delighted students and adults with performances on many arts commissions’ touring rosters for well over twenty years. Martha’s sensational book, The Ghost of Hampton Court has evoked glowing accolades. By creating her character, the hilarious Maid Martha, she’s brought the Middle Ages and Renaissance to life and shared this with countless enthusiastic audiences. Participating with her husband, Larry Dowell
	Mary Haverfield Dallas, TX Non-Fiction / Fiction Mary Haverfield attended Philadelphia College of Art during her high school years for Saturday morning drawing classes and went on to study art at the University of Houston and at The Art Center in Pasadena, California. She has illustrated three children’s books before Harriett the Homeless Raccoon, including the first children’s book of the notable Texas author Jane Roberts Wood, her Mocha the Real Doctor [Bright Sky Press].   Others include The Adventures of Pinocchio and A Child’s Book of Hope for Random House and The Dream Quilt for Waterbrook Press.  She has also done illustration work for textbooks, advertising, magazines and TV – including The Barney Show. With  Harriett,  Mary debuts as author and illustrator. Mary lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband Pat, their son, and one cat named Boomer.
	Randy Doyle Hazlett, Ph.D. Dallas, TX Nonfiction / Fiction Dr. Hazlett is a technical writer and communicator. He is the president of Potential Research Solutions and  the Christian Artist’s Workshop.  Dr. Hazlett earned his doctorate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.  He is coauthor of Negotiate like a Phoenician along with his long-time personal friend and business partner Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolás. Dr. Hazlett’s latest work is The Pilgrimage and Dark Spaces, collected short works of fictional drama.
	Lorraine Heath Dallas, TX Fiction: Romance Lorraine Heath is a romance novelist and writes fiction for young adult readers (she also writes as Rachel Hawthorne and Jade Parker). She is a graduate of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA^®, a HOLT medallion, a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, two Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Awards; and several Texas Gold Awards. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA Today, Waldenbooks, and most recently, the New York Times.
	David Hernandez Chicago, IL Nonfiction David Hernandez was born and raised in Chicago and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Active in educational and political affairs, he has published articles in the United States and Mexico. He is a playwright and poet. He is the author of Missing in America: Freedom, Justice and Honor (2006).
	Charlotte Hogg Paxton, Nebraska / Ft. Worth, TX Nonfiction-Women’s Issues Charlotte Hogg is associate professor at Texas Christian University where she teaches writing courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.  She is the author of From the Garden Club: Rural Women Writing Culture (University of Nebraska Press). She has another book forthcoming in June 2007 from Southern Illinois University Press, Rural Literacies, co-authored with Kim Donehower and Eileen Schell. Her scholarly and creative work has also appeared in Western American Literature, Great Plains Quarterly, Clackamas Literary Review, Sundog, and elsewhere.
	Rhonda Jackson Joseph Houston, TX Fiction: Romance Rhonda Jackson Joseph is author of a contemporary romance novel titled Call It What You Want (March 2007).   She has also had several short stories and articles published in online and print publications.  She is currently working on several other novels and a screenplay. Rhonda lives in Houston, Texas. Visit her website at www.rhondajacksonjoseph.com.
	J. A. Joshi London, England / Dallas, TX Adult Fiction J. A. Joshi was born in London, England. She is a graduate of the University of Wales, Cardiff. She is author of the book Follow the Cowherd Boy.  She lives in Lewisville, Texas.
	Tze Kong Kan China / Dallas, TX Nonfiction Tze Kong Kan was born in Chunking City China. He is a graduate of the Taipei Institute of Technology.  He earned his Ph.D. in geophysics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.  He presents seminars on the Chinese classical novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, and The Life Story of Poet Hsu Chih-mo.
	Jennifer Kindert Dallas, TX Illustrator Freelance illustrator, portrait and muralist artist, and graphic designer Jennifer Kindert attended the International Art School in Stockholm, Sweden and later earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration from New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Her illustrated children’s book titles include: Hurry Up, by Bernette Ford; Mommy’s Bed, by Sonia Black; and The Christmas Puppy and Llamas in Pajamas by Teddy Slater, published by Sterling/Barnes & Noble.
	Betty Knight-Allen Houston, TX  Nonfiction / Poetry Betty Knight-Allen is a poet and author and is attending Cornell University.  She received the Editor’s choice award for her poem, Whispers in the night (2006).  She is also author of the romance novel, Drama, Lies, and Deceit. She has another book, Hallelujah I am Woman, due for release this summer.  For more information contact her at: Dowealthy2000@yahoo.com
	Monica Lavin Mexico City, Mexico  Fiction Mónica Lavín was born in Mexico City. She was awarded the Gilberto Owen Literary National Prize in 1996 for her short stories book Ruby Tuesday no ha muerto (Editorial Diana-Difocur, 1997), and she received the Colima Narrative Prize for best published work in 2001 for her novel Café cortado (Plaza&Janés, 2001) which will soon be published by the University of Wisconsin Press in the collection The Americas. She is also author of Uno no sabe (Plaza&Janés, 2003), La más faulera (Plaza&Janés, 1998), Leo luego escribo, and Ideas para disfrutar la lectura (Lectorum, 1998). She is also the editor of a collection of stories from Mexican authors born in the fifties and sixties published by City Lights in San Francisco, in 2000: Points of Departure, new short stories from Mexico.
	Flora Lee Editor New York Times
	William Poy Lee San Francisco, California  Non-Fiction William Poy Lee was born in the North Beach-Chinatown districts of San Francisco. He received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of Law, University of California, San Francisco.  He is author of the book, The Eighth Promise, his first book.  For more please visit www.TheEighthPromise.com.
	Nathan Levy Hightstown, NJ Educational Nathan Levy has been a teacher for more than 25 years.  He is the author of the following works: Not Just Schoolwork, Write from the Beginning, Stories with Holes, and Whose Clues? For more information http://www.storieswithholes.com
	Ful Chu Li Editor CWeekly magazine
	Xiao-Bing Li China/ Oklahoma Nonfiction: History Xiaobing Li has been professor of history and director of the Western Pacific Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) since 1993.  He received his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and has taught at Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma.  He is author and co-author of the books Voices from the Korean War (2004), Taiwan in the 21^st Century (2003), Mao’s General Remember Korea (2001), Asian Crisis and New Paradigm (2000), Social Transition in China (1999), and China and the United States (1998).  His book, A History of the Modern Chinese Army, published by the University Press of Kentucky will be available in June 2007.
	Maricel Mayor Marsán Santiago de Cuba Fiction / Poetry Maricel Mayor Marsán is a poet, narrator, playwright, professor and editor of Baquiana Literary Magazine. Some of her books of poetry include: Un Corazón Dividido / A Split Heart (1998), Errors and Horrors/Historic and Poetic Synopsis of the XX Century (2000), In the time of the Good Byes (2003) and Poemas desde Church Street/Poems from Church Street (2006). Some of her poetry is also included in the textbook, Exprésate (2006). For more information about the author: www.poemas.net
	Bill Megenhardt Ohio / Houston, TX Children’s Illustrator Bill Megenhardt studied graphic design and illustration at Kent State University. He uses traditional illustration techniques and digital applications for his illustrations. Grandma Spoils Me is Bill's first published illustrated book.  He is currently working on, The String written by his brother.
	Scott Murray Dallas, TX Nonfiction / Sports Former NBC-5 Sports Director and anchor, Scott Murray was named Sportscaster of the Year 17 times by various news/media organizations such as the Associated Press, United Press International, Dallas Press Club, NATAS, and others. He is currently Chairman/CEO of Murray Media. He is the author of the book, Whatever It Takes: Life Lessons Learned Through Sports Legends.
	Shin Yu Pai Austin, TX Poetry Shin Yu Pai is the author of The Love Hotel Poems (Press Lorentz, 2006), Unnecessary Roughness (xPress(ed), 2005), Equivalence, (La Alameda, 2003), and Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers (Third Ear Books, 1998). Her most recent book, Sightings: Selected Works (2000-2005), was released in February from 1913 Press.  Her forthcoming books include Works on Paper (Convivio Bookworks), Nutritional Feed (Tupelo Press), and Haiku Not Bombs (Booklyn Artists Alliance). Shin Yu’s poetry has been commissioned on two different occasions by the Dallas Museum of Art. Her work has been featured on National Public Radio’s Studio 360 and Chicago Public Radio’s Eight-Forty-Eight. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and alumnus of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, she has exhibited her artwork at The Paterson Museum, The MAC, Harvard University, and The Three Arts Club of Chicago. She is programming director for WordSpace.
	Patricio Palacios Santiago de Chile, Chile / Miami, FL Nació en Santiago de Chile. Periodista, fotógrafo, ilustrador, editor y director ejecutivo de la Revista Literaria Baquiana y de Ediciones Baquiana. Trabaja para la cadena de televisión hispana de los Estados Unidos Univisión desde 1992. Ha trabajado en otras cadenas de televisión y en otros medios de prensa previamente. Es un activo promotor de actividades culturales en la ciudad de Miami. Ha participado en la Feria Internacional del Libro de Miami, en la Feria Internacional del Libro del Palacio de Minería en Ciudad México, D.F., en los festivales de poesía Ardentísima (Murcia, España y San Juan, Puerto Rico) y Cosmopoética (Córdoba, España), así como en otras presentaciones culturales y conferencias en países de América Latina. Es co-editor del libro bilingüe de críticas literarias Perfiles y Sombras / Profiles and Shadows (2005). Sus fotografías y dibujos han ilustrado varios libros, entre los que cabe destacar: Impronta de los rincones - Antología Temática de Autores del Sur de la Florida (2002) y Las Letras – Homenaje a Carmen Conde en su centenario, publicado por el Patronato Carmen Conde y Antonio Oliver en Cartagena, España (2006). La Municipalidad de San Felipe (Chile) le otorgó un Galvano de Honor en reconocimiento a su valiosa labor editorial (2002).
	Xiaolong Qiu St. Louis, MO Fiction-Mystery Xiaolong Qiu was born in Shanghai, China. He published prize-winning poetry, translation and criticism in Chinese in the eighties, and became a member of the Chinese Writers’ Association. In 1988, he came to the United States as a Ford Foundation Fellow, started writing in English, and earned Ph. D. in comparative literature at Washington University. He is the author of four novels, Death of a Red Heroine (2000), A Loyal Character Dancer (2002), When Red Is Black (2004), A Case of Two Cities (2006) in the critically acclaimed, award-winning Inspector Chen series; two poetry translations, Treasury of Chinese Love Poems (2003), 100 Poems from Tang and Song Dynasties (2007); and the poetry collection, Lines Around China (2003).
	Sana Rashid Cleveland, Ohio / Dallas, TX  Nonfiction Ms. Rashid is a lecturer, workshop presenter, and author.  She is the author of the book, G-Mama: A FUN-damental Guide to Grandparenting.
	Hillol Ray Calcutta, India/Dallas, TX  Poetry Hillol Ray, Poet Laureate, Author, and Song Writer, is an Environmental Engineer and Manager of Drinking Water Supply Enforcement Program, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in a suburb of Calcutta, India, he has been writing poetry since the age of six. Among his accomplishments and accolades in engineering and literary fields, to name a few, include: Winner of Bronze Medal in 2001, and “Excellence in Regional Customer Service” in 2002- both awarded by EPA in Dallas, Texas; 2006 NFIA (National Federation of Indian American Association) Award Winner from USA in Liberal and Fine Arts; Biography appeared in “500 Leaders of Science” and “International Directory of Distinguished Leadership” – both published by the American Biographical Institute in North Carolina; Inducted under “Nobel Laureates and Famous Indian Americans in USA”; Conferred “Diversity Poet” by the University of Michigan Medical School in Detroit, USA; Listed in “Who’s Who of Asian Americans”, and Marquis “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering”.
	Hermenegildo Reyes, Mexico Artist Colores de los indios Mexicanos Art Exhibit
	Margarita Robleda Merida Yucatan, Mexico Children’s Margarita Ro