A Presentation of My Name is Chabela with Marisol Arnot
Join author Marisol Arnot for a reading and conversation about her powerful novel, My Name is Chabela. Arnot will share insights into her creative process and the inspiration behind the book, and will also engage in a Q&A with the audience. In My Name is Chabela, at just 17, Chabela undertakes the dangerous journey from Mexico to the United States in search of a dream shared by millions. As she crosses mountains and borders, memories of her past surface, revealing the emotional weight of what she leaves behind.
About Marisol Arnot:
Marisol Arnot is a writer from Guadalajara, Mexico, who has been published in Mexico and Spain. Her debut novel, My Name is Chabela (2025), was released by Nocturlabio Ediciones, and her second book, The Substance of Teresa, is forthcoming. She holds a degree in Communication and a Master’s in Creative Writing from the Complutense University of Madrid, and has also studied acting, photography, and film direction.