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On the Edge of Deportation

On the Edge of Deportation

An excerpt from The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez

By Aaron Bobrow-Strain May 16, 2019

Bordering on Brutality: <i>The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez</i>

Bordering on Brutality: The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez

Aaron Bobrow-Strain's new book about the border, The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez, combines the life story of a young undocumented woman, told in extraordinary detail, with a history of the U.S. border enforcement regime.

By Margaret Regan May 16, 2019

A Remembrance of Painful Things Past

A Remembrance of Painful Things Past

Artist Chris Rush’s memoir tells a tale of an astonishing childhood

By Margaret Regan and Chris Rush Apr 11, 2019

Know Your Product: Brian Jabas Smith

Know Your Product: Brian Jabas Smith

Brian Jabas Smith pioneered the Know Your Product column in the Weekly during his time here editing the Music section. In a literary twist, we asked him to write about five of the many books that altered the course of his life.

By Jim Nintzel Mar 7, 2019

40 Essential Arizona Books

40 Essential Arizona Books

This list is not meant to be the definitive list of essential Arizona reading; it's merely a stroll through the vast literary landscape of books about Arizona.

Feb 28, 2019

Read All About It

Read All About It

You only have to see the turnout at the Tucson Festivals of Books to know that Tucson is a book town—and as usual, there are plenty of books coming out of Southern Arizona this year, whether written by local authors or published by local presses.

By Margaret Regan and Jim Nintzel Dec 20, 2018

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Not-to-be-Missed Author Events at The Library

Not-to-be-Missed Author Events at The Library

By Pima County Public Library May 16, 2019  1:31 pm

Adoptable Pet: Callie Needs a Home

Adoptable Pet: Callie Needs a Home

By Humane Society of Southern Arizona May 14, 2019  12:38 pm

Adoptable Pet: Golddie Needs a Home

Adoptable Pet: Golddie Needs a Home

By Humane Society of Southern Arizona May 6, 2019  1:20 pm

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