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“If you're Mejicana or Mejicano and don't know who Pedro Infante is, you should be tied to a hot stove with yucca rope and beaten with sharp dry corn husks as you stand in a vat of soggy fideos.”

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Denise Chavez
Denise Chavez

Denise Chavez is an American author born on August 15, 1948. Her works often focus on the experiences of Latin American Americans, particularly the stories of Mexican Americans. Chavez's writing style is deeply influenced by her cultural and familial background, and her works have gained widespread recognition in the literary world. more

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