Quote of the day
We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts, or instruments of labour.
Achy Obejas

Born: June 28, 1956 (age 69)
Bio: Achy Obejas is a Cuban-American writer and translator focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Oakland, California. She frequently writes on her sexuality and nationality, and has received numerous awards for her creative work.
Known for:
- Memory Mambo (1996)
- Havana Noir (2007)
- This Is What Happened in Our Other Life (2007)
- Ruins (2009)






