Recent Press

The Chicago Tribune features Cristina in their books section.

An article about Cristina and her novel, The World in Half, appeared in the Books section of the Chicago Sun-Times. They said: “This is a book whose ending is not tied up in a neat bow… but there is a slow, simmering hope that rounds out Miraflores’ world. And leaves you thinking about your own.”

An article about Cristina appeared in the April 23 issue of this suburban Chicago weekly paper.

Jonathan Messinger wrote an article about Cristina in the April 9-15 issue.

Praise for Come Together, Fall Apart:

“Henríquez’s prose is spare, vivid and poetic.… The voice in each story is tender and unyielding.”

“Storybook beginning: Cristina Henríquez’s first collection of fiction is generating excitement”

“Who’s going to have a breakout year in 2006? Our critics take a look at entertainers and artists who haven’t gotten your attention yet—but probably will in the coming year.”

Cristina was one of six writers featured in “Texas Writers Observed: An alternative waltz across Texas.”