Words for Paola: An Evening with Erika L. Sánchez

Writing, community, and corazón — in honor of Paola Judith Zamora, with NYT bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez. Eventbrite Listing — Writer's Workshop Event title: Writer's Workshop Featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Erika L. Sánchez — In Honor of Paola Judith Zamora Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Start time: 6:30 PM End time: 9:30 PM Location: 18th Street Casa de Cultura, 2057 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL — Pilsen Community Capacity: 60 guests Tickets: Suggested donation $20 — give what you can, no one is turned away for not donating. Books: Order Erika L. Sánchez's books through Viva Los Libros. Book signing: Yes — Erika L. Sánchez will be signing her books. Join us for a special Writer's Workshop in honor of Paola Judith Zamora, featuring New York Times bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez. Erika L. Sánchez is the author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, a New York Times bestseller and finalist for the National Book Award, and the memoir Crying in the Bathroom. She is joining us in support of our community as we honor Paola's memory. This workshop is a space for writers, readers, and community members to come together in Paola's honor — to write, to listen, to share, and to heal together. Writers of all levels are welcome; no experience is necessary. In honor of Paola Judith Zamora — writer, community member, and beloved friend — whose light continues to bring our community together through words. Books by Erika L. Sánchez are available to order through Viva Los Libros! We encourage you to order your copies in advance and bring them with you — Erika will be signing her books at the workshop. About the featured author Erika L. Sánchez is a Mexican American poet, novelist, and essayist from Cicero, Illinois. Her young adult novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom, was published in 2022. Tags Writer's Workshop, Pilsen, Chicago, Latinx Authors, Erika L. Sánchez, Community, Writing, Mental Health Awareness, Paola Judith Zamora: In Paola's honor, all donations will go toward supporting her daughter and funding this community workshop — keeping her light, and her love of words, alive in Pilsen. ,