VOCES: A Fireside Conversation with Junot Díaz

Thursday, December 4, 2025

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Montclair State University – Conference Center

President’s Dining Room & Main Ballroom

1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Junot Díaz, one of the most influential voices in contemporary American literature.

Presented by Latinos of Montclair, this special VOCES event - held in partnership with Montclair State University’s English Department - invites audiences to reflect on identity, community & our collective futuro in the context of today’s political and social climate.

Díaz, best known for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Drown, has reshaped the landscape of storytelling through his exploration of diaspora, belonging, and the 🇩🇴 Dominican American experience. His recent opinion pieces continue to challenge the narratives surrounding American Latinos, sparking necessary dialogue about who we are and where we’re headed.

At this exclusive VOCES fireside conversation, Díaz will discuss:

• The intersections of culture, history, and imagination
• How storytelling shapes identity and belonging
• The evolving role of Latinos in the American narrative

The evening will include an audience Q&A and book signing, offering an intimate opportunity to engage directly with one of the defining literary voices of our time.

EVENING SCHEDULE:

• 6:00 PM Doors Open & Check-In
• 6:30 PM Welcome Remarks by Latinos of Montclair
• 6:45 PM Fireside Conversation with Junot Díaz
• 7:30 PM Audience Q&A
• 8:00 PM Book Signing

• General Admission: $20
• VIP Admission: $25 (Reserved front-row seating for the fireside conversation, early book signing access, and special recognition as a VOCES supporter helping to elevate Latino voices in our community.)
• Montclair State University Students & Faculty: FREE (MSU ID required at entry)

Seating is limited — reserve your spot today. Previous VOCES events have sold out quickly!

VOCES is a thought-leader and cultural dialogue series brought to you by Latinos of Montclair, designed to elevate Latino voices shaping art, culture, and public life. Each gathering creates space to reflect on Latinidad in this moment — its complexities, its beauty, and its future.

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