{"product_id":"bbc-bookclub-with-kit-de-waal-copy","title":"Bilingual Reading and Conversation with Cristina Rivera Garza and Ilana Luna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This event is ticketed but free. Please book your tickets here: \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-virus-of-here-and-now-bilingual-poetry-reading-tickets-1984885459842?aff%3Doddtdtcreator\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1774370175289000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw075t7EQ3sJ0au8soUJ3wqh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-virus-of-here-and-now-bilingual-poetry-reading-tickets-1984885459842?aff=oddtdtcreator\" id=\"m_-5645607242570955602OWAbaabf1dd-83e9-6808-1889-cd8c861cabfe\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-virus-of-here-and-now-bilingual-poetry-reading-tickets-1984885459842?aff=oddtdtcreator. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Virus of Here and Now: Bilingual Poetry Reading Tickets, Tuesday, Apr\n  28, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cervantes Chair at the University of Edinburgh presents \u003cstrong\u003e“The of Virus Here and Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a literary\n  event featuring a bilingual reading of poems by acclaimed Mexican writer Cristina Rivera Garza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivera Garza will be joined by Ilana Luna, Professor of Hispanic Studies, for a conversation exploring her work, her\n  creative process, and the themes that shape her writing. The dialogue between the poet and the professor will be open\n  to questions from the audience, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with both speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event is organised by the University of St Andrews, the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the\n  University of Edinburgh, and the Cervantes Chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLa Cátedra Cervantes de la Universidad de Edimburgo presenta \u003cstrong\u003e«El virus de aquí y ahora»\u003c\/strong\u003e, un\n  encuentro literario que incluye una lectura bilingüe de poemas de la reconocida escritora mexicana Cristina Rivera\n  Garza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivera Garza estará acompañada por Ilana Luna, catedrática de estudios hispánicos, con quien mantendrá una\n  conversación sobre su obra, su proceso creativo y los temas que atraviesan su escritura. El diálogo entre poeta y\n  profesora estará abierto a preguntas del público, ofreciendo una oportunidad única para interactuar directamente con\n  ambas ponentes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl evento está organizado por la Facultad de Literaturas, Lenguas y Culturas de la Universidad de Edimburgo, la\n  Universidad de St. Andrews y la Cátedra Cervantes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDoors open from: \u003c\/strong\u003e6:15pm\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTalk begins: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.30pm sharp\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions regarding the event or to request additional accessibility accommodations please\n  contact hello@rarebirdsbooks.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Birds Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57659921891715,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8600\/8738\/files\/EVENTLISTING-ONLINEPOST_48_b4379e35-b5d9-4271-985b-f9ab42d28ddf.png?v=1774284257","url":"https:\/\/rarebirdsbooks.com\/products\/bbc-bookclub-with-kit-de-waal-copy","provider":"Rare Birds Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}