'Barefoot Dogs' author coming to Library Lunch
Author Antonio Ruiz-Camacho will discuss his book 'Barefoot Dogs' at the Marble Falls Public Library’ Lunch with an Author program, Friday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m.
Debut author Antonio Ruiz-Camacho will speak at the Marble Falls Public Library’s Lunch with an Author program, Friday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m.
His story collection “Barefoot Dogs” follows the Arteaga family in the aftermath of the kidnapping of the family patriarch, and their flight from modern Mexico. In a New York Times book review, Patricia Engel describes Antonio’s writing style as “…muscular and evocative. He revels in intimately observed moments and sharp but nuanced characterizations...”
The book, a Kirkus Review Book of 2015 also is available in Spanish and, soon, in Dutch as well.
Ruiz-Camacho was raised in Toluca, Mexico, and studied at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his MFA Degree. He now lives in Austin with his family.
“Barefoot Dogs” will be available for purchase at the program and for checkout in the library. The program is free, but donations are welcome.
Reservations are required for the limited seating. The library staff requests they be made in person at the library, 101 Main, Marble Falls or by calling 830-693-3023. For information on upcoming programs, visit the calendar page at www.MarbleFallsLibrary.org.
