Carmen Tafolla’s contributions to American literature are multifaceted and profound. Her readers already knew this when Alex Haley called her a “world-class writer.” Literature teachers and students celebrated her selection as San Antonio’s first Poet Laureate in 2012 followed by her 2015 appointment as Texas’ Poet Laureate. A steady stream of prizes followed, including three International Latino Book Awards: First Prize for her
Dr. Carmen Tafolla is so very talented, insightful, articulate, enlightening, and sharing. She illuminates the former, present, and forthcoming in beautiful language.
Dr. Carmen Tafolla is so very talented, insightful, articulate, enlightening, and sharing. She illuminates the former, present, and forthcoming in beautiful language.