Author: john paul jaramillo

John Paul Jaramillo holds an MFA in creative writing from Oregon State University and he is the author of the novels Carlos Montoya and Little Mocos, and the story collection The House of Order — a 2013 Latino Book Award Finalist for Best First Book. In 2013 Latino Boom: An Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature listed Jaramillo as one of its Top 10 New Latino Authors to Watch and Read. Currently, Jaramillo works as Professor of English at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.

2010 Review Student Contributors

The following submissions were chosen for the 2010 Lincoln Land Review: Samantha “Sam” Barrow—“Outside the Norm”; Steve Bee—“No Space Blues”; Justin Byerline—“Teach Your Children”; Ricki Castellanos—“Blackberry Patch”; Fayne Davis—“A Blessing in Disguise”; Nicole Denby—“Tarantula”; Oliver Droefenu—“Education:  Training or Abuse”; Anne Eckstrom—“Fish”; Kriston Feleccia—“Mr. Hoots”; Esmeralda Garcia—“Bottom of the Food Chain”; Neredia Glover—“Soy Puerto Rican”; Jessica… Read More 2010 Review Student Contributors

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Poet/Musician Heather Styka Classroom Visit Part 1 and Part 2

Chicago poet and songwriter Heather Styka performs original works for Professor Deborah Brothers Lit 110 (Intro to Poetry) course at Lincoln Land Community College on April 14, 2010. In this section, viewers will hear part of her song Clementine, from the album Travel and Teacups and two poems, Litany for the Misplaced and Jane Hawking… Read More Poet/Musician Heather Styka Classroom Visit Part 1 and Part 2

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