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CrazyQuiltEdi

Crazy quilts are unique and innovative quilts created from scraps of material. They're crafted from odd pieces that don't always match or fit together without the work of an artist. My hope is for a world that values this unique artwork. I blog to make IPOC authors and their works more accessible, to make all the pieces fit together.

Day: October 15, 2013

Oscar Jerome Hijuelos (August 24, 1951 – October 12, 2013)

I was stunned yesterday to hear of the passing of Oscar Hijuelos. I knew him through Dark Dude. In Wisconsin, Rico could blend in. His light hair and lighter skin wouldn’t make him the “dark dude” or the punching bag for the whole neighborhood. The Midwest is the land of milk and honey, but for… Read More Oscar Jerome Hijuelos (August 24, 1951 – October 12, 2013)

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