DREAMing Out Loud: An Anthology of Migrant Writers Vol. 7

DREAMing Out Loud, PEN America’s series of tuition-free writing workshops for emerging migrant writers in the U.S., was founded by the award-winning Mexican novelist Álvaro Enrigue in 2016. Under his vision, and with the support of accomplished teaching-artists, including writer Charlie Vázquez, writer and playwright Cherry Lou Sy, writer and illustrator Claudia Rueda, and actor and playwright Danny Tejera, students are empowered to develop their own unique artistic voice and craft to ensure that any future literary canon will include their stories, perspectives, and lived experiences. _________________ My DREAMing Out Loud students have taught me the most valuable lesson any writer could wish for: to write courageously, no matter what. This volume contains the memories, visions, and dreams of immigrant and/or undocumented writers, a range of perspectives, and voices that demonstrate the complexity of our pain and our persistence. I hope these stories deepen your humanity as they have deepened mine. By conjuring the purest courage, these writers push back against the harmful profiling that seeks to revoke their humanity. Sharing their stories and experiences brings the immigration issue into the realm of flesh and emotion, revealing the nuanced realities of their lives, including their hopes, struggles, and visions for the future. While the undocumented face severe systemic injustices, their contributions to our shared human story must never be forgotten. This anthology ensures that. – Charlie Vázquez _________________ “Participating in DREAMing Out Loud has transformed the way I see myself as a writer and artist. It helped me recognize the value of my voice, my stories, and my cultural background. Through this experience, I gained confidence, developed new skills, and learned that my words have the power to inspire and connect with others.” -2025 DREAMing Out Loud Student
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