Keiselim A. Montás in Norwich

Join author Keiselim A. Montás, for a reading from his new book, Immigration to Transtierro! What happens when you arrive in a country (different language, culture, customs) to start anew? IMMIGRATION TO TRANSTIERRO presents a theoretical and testimonial approach to the immigrant experience, exploring the condition of transtierro (living a duality of languages, cultures, and national loyalties for two nations which never fully accept you). Keiselim A. Montás --Keysi-- (Dominican Republic, 1968). Immigrated to the US in 1985, currently resides in New Hampshire. B.A. Queens College, CUNY; M.A. University of Cincinnati. Has published seven Poetry collections; two Short Story books; four Essay books; has won: Letras de Ultramar 2006 (short story), 2015 (essay); First Place XIX Concurso de Cuentos Radio Santa María, 2012; Second Place,2014 & Honorary Mention 2015, Premio de Cuento Juan Bosch. His work appears in various print and on-line publications. Editor and founder of Élitro Editorial del Proyecto Zompopos; He’s an avid Argentine Tango dancer. His author blog: http://keiselimamontas.blogspot.com/