Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | June 2026

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Conference Room (inside the Info Centre) - Britannia Community Services Centre (1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 4X4)

This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Save your spot by registering here on Eventbrite.

Join us for an engaging evening of contemporary Mexican literature as we explore two thought-provoking stories by acclaimed writer Laia Jufresa: The Cornerist and Back to the Land. Through sharp observations, subtle humour, and emotionally rich storytelling, Jufresa invites readers into worlds shaped by memory, belonging, and the complexities of modern life.

Facilitated by Dr. María Ignacia Barraza, this session will open space for conversation around themes of identity, community, displacement, and human connection. Whether you are already familiar with Laia Jufresa’s work or encountering it for the first time, this reading group offers a welcoming environment to reflect, discuss, and exchange ideas with fellow literature lovers.

No previous experience with Latin American literature is necessary; just bring your curiosity! The stories are available in both Spanish and English translations. The discussion will be held in English.

Read the stories here:

About the facilitator

Dr. María Ignacia Barraza is an Assistant Professor in the World Languages and Literatures Department at Simon Fraser University. Her areas of research include the Spanish literary generations of 1898 and 1927; 19th- and 20th-century Latin American poetry and prose (with a focus on Modernismo and the Latin American Boom), as well as film and the visual arts.

Please note that this event will be photographed and filmed for internal documentation and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or recordings, kindly inform us upon arrival.

With the support of Britannia Community Services Centre

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