Publisher Description

Italian American writers celebrate their hidden history in a literary tribute to fighting social injustice. With the current anti-immigrant sentiments filling up newspaper front pages, these writers respond with thought-provoking works that focus on breaking from mainstream tradition. On Columbus Day, instead of celebrating conquest, these poets and writers acknowledge those who stood up for justice and have fought for the rights of all immigrants, regardless of heritage. With new work by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Diane di Prima, Kim Addonizio, James Tracy, Michael Cirelli, Michael Parenti, Thomas Centolella, and many others.

Promotional

Widely publicized book events connected with Columbus Day, so far confirmed in NYC, SF, Oakland, and Denver (with other cities expected as well) Promotion on publisher and social networking websites National reviews in progressive magazines, blogs, and newsweeklies

Long Description

Italian American writers celebrate their hidden history in a literary tribute to fighting social injustice. With the current anti-immigrant sentiments filling up newspaper front pages, these writers respond with thought-provoking works that focus on breaking from mainstream tradition. On Columbus Day, instead of celebrating conquest, these poets and writers acknowledge those who stood up for justice and have fought for the rights of all immigrants, regardless of heritage. With new work by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Diane di Prima, Kim Addonizio, James Tracy, Michael Cirelli, Michael Parenti, Thomas Centolella, and many others.

Description for Sales People

- there are thousands of progressive Americans who proudly identify as being of Italian heritage - the Immigration issue is big news, and this book deals with the issue in an accessible heartfelt manner - the themes in this book include identity, social justice, family, workers' rights, and more

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