Michele M. Serros
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San Pedro High School in San Pedro, California
I. Introduction
Michele M. Serros, was born in Oxnard California. Serros has been greatly influenced by her mother and her culture.
II. Biography
Serros was born and raised in Oxnard. After graduating from high school, she attended Santa Monica College. While at Santa Monica College, Serros started to write poetry. Later on she transferred to UCLA. While an undergrad at UCLA, she published some of her works.
Today, Serros is a spoken word artist. She teaches poetry at inner-city schools and women's prisons, through the PEN Center West's Programs. Serros has toured with Lollapalooza, as one of their "Road Poets." Serros and her husband live in California.
III. Literary Works
Chicana Falsa , Serros' first collection of poetry and stories, talks about her life in Oxnard. Serros writes about her aunt that tells her that she will never be a writer. She watches a boy turn into a Chicano, even though he isn't Hispanic. She listens to classmates that label her as a "Chicana Falsa," because of her sloppy Spanish.
IV. Oxnard and Michele
Living in Oxnard, influenced Michele as a Chicana, as well as a writer.
Chino: Where Serros' Uncle Vincent lives. Located north of Los Angeles
Cortez Ave., Cerritos Place, Citrus Drive, and Manzanitas Lane: The streets Serros had to walk on to get to "Shower Power Hippie Man's" house.
Ralph's on Venice and Overland: Where Serros' friend holds a protest against frozen vegetables.
Malibu: Where wealthy people pick their own vegetables. Also known for it's beaches and it's luxiourous homes.
Belmont Estates: Where Johnwannabe Chicano lives.
Hollywood Hills: Where the homes have an overview of L.A. Also in the early part of the century, many European writers and American writers lived, in the area.
Wilshire: Where many attorneys, TV sations, and stores such as Saks Fifth Ave. are located.
V. Literary Works
Chicana Falsa (1998)
VI. Sources
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Chicana Falsa
This essay was submitted by a student of Grant Farley, a teacher at San Pedro High School, San Pedro California.