Magical Realism: Blurring the Lines with Dr. Ivonne M. García

Recorded live on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. What does it mean when a book is described as "magical realism?" Magic realism, magical realism, ​or the real magical, offers a realistic view of the world while adding​ what we might consider fantastical elements​, thereby blurring the lines between ​what may or may not be real. Learn about how ​Latin American/Latinx writers have crafted the real magical, inspired by art ​and literary movements at the time, and how the style thrives in contemporary literature. Dr. Ivonne​ M. García​, of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will explore the work of literary giants like Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, Carmen Maria Machado, and Julia Alvarez so that ​we can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of magic realism and its impact on culture. Dr. Ivonne M. García is Senior Instructional Coach for Anti-Racist Pedagogy at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Previously, she taught literature and served in administration at Kenyon College in Gambier, and was the inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at The College of Wooster. Her teaching and scholarly work specialize in the Gothic, transamerican, postcolonial, and decolonial approaches to literary study. She holds a master's in education from HGSE, and a master's and doctorate in English from The Ohio State University. A long-time resident of Bexley, she now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her journalist husband and furry children. Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary. www.bexleylibrary.org