Emerging Voices Anthology Release Party for De La Voz Como Criatura. 2026

Thursday, April 30th at 6pm at the Blumberg Auditorium

The texts gathered here offer a glimpse not only into the evolving work of the students in the Department of Creative Writing at the University of Texas at El Paso, but also into the many presences that inhabit a voice. Language itself is a malleable medium, and that malleability breathes through the work of the authors collected here as they share their collective imaginaries, their griefs, their migrations, and their borders.

2026 San José Flor y Canto Poetry & Art Festival

La Raiz Magazine is proud to present the first event of the San José Flor y Canto Festival, a poetry workshop by Christiane Williams-Vigil. Escribamos acerca de casa, hogan, memories, objects y realismo mágico. Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:30pm. 3275 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 301 San José, California 95117

Poster promoting the 2025 Raza Writers National Conference, which is held online via Zoom on November 15, 2025, from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Pacific Time. The conference features sessions on identity, symbols, and empowerment, including workshops, author panels, and open mic. The schedule includes timings for various events, and a photograph of a young woman is also included.

2025 Raza Writers National Conference

Saturday, November 15th-2025 Raza Writers National Conference includes Poetry Workshop: "Identity, Symbols, and Empowerment" by Christiane Williams-Vigil! Check out this version of the workshop she offered in San José and come ready to write! ✍️🏽
Register at www.laraizmagazine.com
to get "Ways to Participate in the Raza Writers National Conference" via email. Limited free tickets are available! Free for Members.
The conference is online via Zoom!!! Bilingual in English and Spanish, open to writers of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Poetry-based, for writers of all genres.
Immersive 12 hours of: writing workshops, discussion, connecting, presenting,and professional development! Publisher Panel and Book Fair included. The Flor y Canto Showcase with Open Mic is scheduled in!

A promotional poster for the 2025 Chrysalis Release Party on October 24 at 6 PM at The Falstaff, 3801 Frutas Ave. The poster features an illustration of two people hugging, with one holding a sparkler. The text includes event details and a note about non-discrimination policy.

Mark Your Calendars!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Chrysalis 2025 Issue Release Party!

Join us on Friday, October 24, from 6–8 PM at The Falstaff for an evening of readings, art, and connection with the writers, artists, and editors who shaped this year’s issue.

Come celebrate the voices of our border community and pick up your free copy of the new issue, fresh off the press!
📍 The Falstaff
🗓️ Friday, October 24
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

EPCC Chrysalis Release Party

Somos Xicanas: El Paso Book Club Event

Flyer for the event "Somos Xicanas" at El Paso, Texas Book Club, featuring poetry readings by Xicanas Tejanos. The flyer includes an image of a book titled "Somos Xicanas," a photo of a woman with long dark hair, and event details such as date, time, location, and host, Cecilia Balderas. The event features authors Carmen Tafolla, Carolina Monsvais, Christiane Williams-Vigil, Erica Castro, Reyna Muñoz, and Norma G. López.

Join us for a poetry reading by XICANAS TEJANAS, next month at the El Paso Book Club! ⭐️ (Both in person and virtual event!) Hosted by Cecilia Balderas of @latinalovelibros, this event will feature readings by:

Dr. Carmen Tafolla @officialcarmentafolla, Carolina Monsivias @caromonsivias2, Christiane Williams-Vigil, Erica Castro @ericalopez74, Reyna Muñoz @profe.munoz

and Norma G. López.

You are welcomed to attend in person or virtual (details to follow)

*************************SOMOS XICANAS is an award winning anthology that features the voices of over 80 Xicanas, concieved and edited by Luz Schweig and released December 14, 2024 with Riot of Roses Publishing House! 🥀 @riotofrosespublishing

For more BOOKS BY XICANAS, or go to our website: www.somosxicanas.com

(The majority of proceeds of SOMOS XICANAS will be donated to independent presses and projects that honor and support Xicana voices.) ✊🏽

Flyer for a poetry workshop titled 'Symbols of Empowerment' by La Raíz Magazine, featuring a photo of Christiane Williams-Vigil, scheduled for September 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, at La Raíz Magazine in San Jose, California. The flyer includes two hummingbirds and information about an open mic celebration from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, with registration at www.laraizmagazine.com.

Symbols of Empowerment Workshop with La Raiz Magazine

Symbols of Empowerment Poetry Workshop - San José, CA

Friday, September 19, 2025   5:30pm - 7:00pm

The workshop is free to first 10 participants to sign up! Limited to a group of 15 people. Donations accepted!

What are the symbols that represent you and your identity? Write with Christiane Williams-Vigil, who will provide samples, prompts, and give participants time to share their poetry! The workshop is followed by the Celebration (2025) to launch our latest issue of La Raíz Magazine. Stay for the poetry presentations and the Open Mic!

Register Here
Register Here
A promotional flyer for a bilingual poetry workshop titled 'Redirecting the Rage' by Christiane Williams-Vigil, scheduled for February 6, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Pacific time. The flyer is predominantly red with a photo of a woman with long brown hair, and includes logos and details about registration and sponsors.

Redirecting the Rage Workshop with La Raiz

Redirecting the Rage ~ Poetry Workshop

Thursday, February 6, 2025

6:30-8:30pm Pacific Time via Zoom
 Write new poetry in 2025! Express your rage, write angry poems, vent, and plot solutions with other participants. There will be opportunities for discussion, prompts & verse starters will be provided, and you'll be encouraged to present your poetry for the other participants. Facilitator: Christiane Williams-Vigil. Facilitator: Christiane Williams-Vigil.


Escriba poesía en 2025 con Christiane Williams-Vigil. Es una oportunidad para escribir y desahogarse en comunidad, por medio de la poesía.

Book cover or promotional image for 'Somos Xicanas,' a book release by Riot of Roses Publishing House, recorded by Vikvega8.com, with black background and text in bold, colorful font.

Somos Xicanas Book Release-Dec 2024

El Camino Camino College Art Gallery

Hosted by Poet and Publisher, Brenda Vaca, of Riot of Roses Publishing House

Video Link
Video Link
Promotional flyer for 'Somos Xicanas Anthology,' featuring poet Christiane Williams-Vigil with a portrait photo of her, green and white text on a black background, a red rose logo of Riot of Roses Publishing House, and the website www.riotofrosespublishinghouse.com.

Contributor Spotlight-Riot of Roses

Official announcement of Christiane William-Vigil’s contribution to Somos Xicanas Anthology

Purchase Book Here
Purchase Book Here
A promotional poster for Cultura Poetry Night featuring photos of Pedro Rivas López and Christiane Williams-Vigil. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Pacific Time, via Zoom, with open mic. The poster includes colorful background artwork and registration link.

Cultura Poetry Night-April 2024

Virtual Open Mic hosted by Elizabeth Jimenez Montelongo for La Raiz Magazine and the Poetry Center of San Jose California.

La Raiz Magazine
La Raiz Magazine
Text-based graphic listing the best net nominations for 2022, including titles and authors, with pink and yellow lightning bolt illustrations and a paperclip at the top right.

Best of the Net Nominations Announcement-2022

“Declaración de Resistencia” was nominated by Alebrijes Review for the Sunpress Publication’s Best of the Net Award Series

Read the Poem Here
Read the Poem Here