Inside Houston’s 1970 School Strike
Texas poet's new book gives Houston's "huelga" school movement iconic verses, images, and voices.
Lupe Mendez
Lupe Mendez is the Observer's poetry editor. He was the 2022 Texas poet laureate. A teacher and activist, he is also the author of the 2019 poetry collection Why I Am Like Tequila.
Articles by Lupe Mendez
The Texas GOP Has Declared War on Books. I’ve Seen This Before.
For 10 years, I “smuggled” banned books across state lines to bring attention to crucial literature. This year, I won’t have to leave Texas for the fight.