Amherst's own luminary writer Martín Espada will read from recent work. Called "the Latino poet of his generation" and "the Pablo Neruda of North American authors," Martín Espada has published sixteen books in all as a poet, editor, essayist and translator, including two collections of poems last year. For more info about Martin Espada click here. Reception follows at Tabella Restaurant, cash bar/complimentary appetizers