Poetry

 Courtesy of Poets & Writers

Photographer:  Andrew Wessels

Poet Luis Rodriguez signs his book for a young fan at the Fullerton Public Library in Fullerton, California.

Poets And Writers reports that poet Luis Rodriguez recently appeared at the Fullerton Public Library in California, giving a talk and signing books for young fans. In the 2008 youtube below, he reads at Ave 50 Studio in East L.A.  

Luis Rodriguez is running for Vice President of the United States on the Justice Party ticket with Rocky Anderson.  His writing focuses on themes of healing and justice, as well as finding one's way in life, and often depicts the youth gang experience. 

In the next youtube, he talks about writing, including his latest work, It Calls You Back, and why children join gangs.  He joined a gang at the age of 10, and his own son was once incarcerated.

More blogging on Luis Rodriguez here.