 Breaking Borders  

Litrois a UK based short stories and creative arts platform that provides its readers with a form of escapism through short stories. Litro promotes emerging international talent while celebrating the works of the established. Every yearLitropublishes an international edition (World Serieseditions)that takes its focus to a different part of the globe. TheWorld Serieseditionsbringto its readers a selection of fresh, exciting literary stars and artists from around the globe. Providing Londoners with an opportunity to be introduced to leading figures in world literature, and the arts as well as a unique insight into the literary landscape of the countries of focus.Restless Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher devoted to championing essential voices from unexpected places and vantages, whose stories speak to us across linguistic and cultural borders. We seek extraordinary international literature that feeds our restlessness: our curiosity about the world, passion for other cultures and languages, and eagerness to explore beyond the confines of the familiar. Our books—fiction, narrative nonfiction, journalism, memoirs, travel writing, and young people’s literature—offer readers an expanded understanding of a changing world.

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Litro Magazine &amp; Restless Books Present Breaking Borders: Litro Magazine World Series—Latin America Edition Launch and Benefit.
We’re living in a time when open borders have come under threat. Thankfully, great literature stands in opposition to dividing lines, by building connections across cultures, languages, and identities. Join London literary magazine Litro, Brooklyn non-profit publisher Restless Books, and a continent-spanning array of writers, artists, actors, dancers and musicians as we celebrate the defiance of borders and the launch of Litro’s World Series—Latin America edition, with an unforgettable evening of Latin American food, drinks from Estrella Jalisco and Brooklyn Gin, music, and culture at the East Village Mexican restaurant La Palapa. Plus, there will be an unforgettable after-party with a DJ and dancing sponsored by Herradura tequila!
¡Únanse a esta Latinada!
Event Date: 9/14/17 
Program:
7:30 – 8:00: Open bar sponsored by Estrella Jalisco and Brooklyn Gin, music.
8:00 - 9:00: Antojitos dinner served with a program featuring Mexican poet Natalia Toledo, Mexico Consulate General Diego Gómez-Pickering, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and more.
9:30–late: Herradura after-party with DJ Sabine.
Location: La Palapa Restaurant, 77 St. Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003. 
Ticket price: $75 (includes after-party). 
Includes free drinks from Estrella and Brooklyn Gin, two courses of antojitos (Mexican street food), dessert, and free drinks at the Herradura after-party.
Benefactor ticket price: $150.
Includes all of the above, plus extras from Litro and Restless 
After-party ticket price: $20.
Includes free drinks at the Herradura after-party only. Admission begins at 9:30.
Proceeds will benefit Litro and Restless Books, and tickets include drinks, food, and entry to the Herradura after-party.

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