The public is invited to a number of events throughout the week. Dr. Pedroza will share his world of imaginative, interactive stories, blending English and Spanish as he draws from literary stories, Mexican myths and legends.
Dr. Pedroza's original work is varied in style. At HACC Dr. Pedroza will perform stories with in which every word begins with the same letter of the alphabet. Other stories-some poignant, some humorous-are about growing up in a Texas barrio, working in the fields, surrounded by a large, extended family including grandparents who spoke only Spanish. Readings and recitations from Dr. Pedroza's book of poetry, My Glow Days, are about coping with chronic pain.
Other published works include a book of love poems entitled We We? Oui!, and a collection of short stories, Stories from the Heart/Cuentos con todo Corazon.
Dr. Pedroza's visit to HACC begins Tuesday, November 19, when he will lead an open session for HACC students and the public from noon to 1:30pm in Cooper Student Center room 204 on the Wildwood Campus in Harrisburg.
A potluck dinner and performance is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30pm in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center. The public is invited to bring a favorite dish to share. The performance begins at 7pm. Please notify the College if planning to attend by calling (717)780-3276 (English) or (717)780-2573 (español).
A workshop for teachers and the interested members of the public will be held on Thursday, November 21, from 2pm to 3pm in Cooper Student Center room 201. If attending, contact HACC at (717)780-2427 or send email to cmamdahl@hacc.edu.
HACC's Gettysburg Campus will also host a potluck dinner and performance by Dr. Pedroza on Friday, November 22, beginning at 5:30pm and the performance beginning at 7pm. The public is invited to bring a dish to share to the Community Room. The Gettysburg Campus is located at 731 Old Harrisburg Road, next to the Weis Market in Gettysburg. If attending, please contact the Gettysburg Campus at (717)337-3855, ext. 3031 (English), or (717)337-3855, ext. 3149 (español).
Books and audiotapes will be available at all events. Proceeds will benefit a Latino scholarship fund.