Reading and Book Discussion with Angel Vigil
Schedule
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
602 Main Street, 81101 | Alamosa, CO
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The Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative is pleased to welcome Angel Vigil, author of Borderlands: Living in Two Worlds, the Story of Hispanics in the American Southwest for a reading, discussion, and signing on June 13th at 6pm. Angel is a Colorado Heritage Artist storyteller who has performed throughout the nation at festivals, universities, schools and art centers. He has been featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Keepers of the Word festival at Amherst College, the Rocky Mountain Storytelling Festival, the International Reading Association, the National Independent School Library Association, the Four Corners Storytelling Festival, the Mesa Storytelling Festival, and the Nebraska Storytelling Festival, the High Plains Chautauqua, the Nebraska Chautauqua, and the Greenville Chautauqua. His specialty is the oral traditions of the Hispanic Southwest.
Angel is also a member of the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities Chautauqua program for his historical presentation. Angel has created six historical characters: El Vaquero, America’s First Cowboy; Cortes - El Conquistador, The Explorer of New Worlds; Tezcatlipoca, The Supreme God of the Aztec Emperors; Manuel Lisa, Northwest Trapper and Explorer; Mariano Medina, Colorado Pioneer; and Casimiro Barela, Legislative Legend.
About the book:
El Norte, the Southwestern United States, has for centuries been a crossroads of histories, migrations, trade routes, languages, families, and cultural traditions. This is a world where convergence creates a modern tapestry of Spanish, Mexican, and Indigenous peoples whose lives are tightly interwoven. Through this shared heritage, a rich and compelling story emerges, one that reveals the heart and soul of a people forged in the crucible of two worlds.
Borderlands takes readers on a journey into this unique tapestry where the past is ever-present and the future is built upon a foundation of enduring traditions. This is more than a historical account; it is a profound exploration of identity and belonging, an intimate look at the lives of those who have navigated the complex currents of a shared history. It’s a moving narrative that celebrates resilience, honors heritage, and illuminates the powerful spirit of the Hispanic people in the American Southwest.
The Narrow Gauge is looking forward to welcoming Angel to the store for this special event!
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