I first heard of Junot Diaz when I read his collection of stories, Drowning, in college during a Latino Studies course. Years later, I picked up The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao, and LOVED it. It is one of my favorite novels. Apparently, Diaz has another collection of short stories out, titled This is How You Lose Her, and is coming to Chicago to discuss them.

For complete details, check out the Arte & Vida website, and to purchase tickets, click here.

• What: Live discussion with author Junot Diaz about his latest collection of short stories
• When: Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Chase Auditorium, 10 S. Dearborn St., Chicago
• Tickets: $15