Gume Laurel III

Gume is a Texan, native to the Rio Grande Valley, along the southernmost US/MX borderlands. For the past decade, he has dedicated himself to crafting literary works that promote inclusion and showcase diverse characters with intersectional identities. Gume’s stories especially highlight the underrepresented groups he is a part of: Latine, Chicanx and queer.

His first traditionally published hi-lo verse novel, "Samson & Domingo," received Honorable Mention for Best in LGBTQ+ Themed Book from the International Latino Book Awards. His most recent publication, "Solar Punks," is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. When Gume isn’t writing, he can be found getting lost on a hiking trail with his dogs Blu and Mouse. He's also a botana connoisseur, considers himself a professional amateur poet, and claims he could probably be a good DJ if he tried.

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Session 

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STBF Presents: Poetry Night - Verses from Our Roots
Main Library - 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00PM

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