We are proud to present a reading by Balam Rodrigo. This reading is sponsored by the Borchard Center on Literary Arts. This will be a bilingual reading in both Spanish and English.

Balam Rodrigo is the author of numerous collections of poetry, including Central American Book of the Dead, winner of the Premio Bellas Artes de Poesía Aguascalientes; Marabunta; and El tañedor de cadavers. The English translation of Central American Book of the Dead (translated by Dan Bellm) was shortlisted for the 2024 National Translation Award in poetry. A biologist, writer, and former professional soccer player, he lives in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México. Rodrigo is a Fellow with the Borchard Center on Literary Arts.

In addition to the in-person reading, most Reading & Lecture Series events are streamed live on our website.