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They Hold Grudges: Diana Rojas Book Launch

STIBF Presents:
They Hold Grudges:
Diana Rojas Book Launch



Diana Rojas

Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 7:00PM


Celebrate the release of Diana Rojas’ new novel, They Hold Grudges, with a special evening at Main Library. Meet the author, hear more about the story and inspiration behind the book, and explore a gripping family drama where loyalty, suspicion, and long-held resentments collide.

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An Evening with Diana Rojas

Hear directly from Diana Rojas as she discusses "They Hold Grudges," the characters at the center of the novel, and the ideas of family, loyalty, suspicion, and betrayal woven throughout the story.

This special book launch is also an opportunity to celebrate Rojas' newest release and learn more about the writing behind a story that asks how far people will go to preserve family harmony when the truth threatens to disrupt it.

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Closing Out STIBF Presents

The They Hold Grudges Book Launch is the final event in the 2026 STIBF Presents lineup, bringing this year’s extended celebration of books and storytelling to a close.

 

About the Featured Author

    
Biography:

Diana Rojas is the author of the novel "They Hold Grudges" and the novella collection "Litany of Saints: A Triptych." Her writing has appeared in Grit & Gravity, The Washington Independent Review of Books, Barrelhouse, Latino News Network, and other publications. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and was a 2026 participant in the Macondo Writers Workshop.

Her forthcoming bilingual children’s book, "Clara’s Big Green Coat," is scheduled for publication in 2027.
Featured Book: They Hold Grudges

They Hold Grudges by Diana RojasWhat happens when a family determined to keep the peace is confronted with an accusation that can no longer be ignored?
Growing up, Rob knew his family lived by an unwritten rule: no serious quarrels, no anger, and above all, no grudges. Years later, an accusation from his cousin Pablito disrupts that harmony, setting off gossip, doubt, paranoia, and betrayal as Rob desperately tries to clear his name.

Published by Arte Público Press, "They Hold Grudges" explores the complicated lines between family loyalty and truth, and what can happen when keeping the peace means leaving difficult questions unanswered. The novel was published September 30, 2026.

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