Dahlia de la Cerda: From Street Vendor to Literary Phenomenon
Dahlia de la Cerda (Aguascalientes, Mexico, 1985) has become a literary phenomenon with her book "Perras de reserva" (SextoPiso, 2023), which transformed her life, lifting her from street vending and precarious jobs. The book was inspired by the feminicide of her cousin, with whom she grew up and competed for their mother's affection. Initially rejected multiple times, the book became a mass phenomenon in Mexico. De la Cerda writes about the violences that traverse and ignite the lives of women in her country.
Key facts
- Dahlia de la Cerda was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico in 1985.
- Her book 'Perras de reserva' was published by SextoPiso in 2023.
- The book changed her life, taking her out of street vending and precarious work.
- She had to pawn a computer repeatedly to afford her expenses.
- The book was inspired by the feminicide of her cousin.
- The book was rejected several times before becoming a mass phenomenon.
- De la Cerda writes about violence against women in Mexico.
- She previously wrote in gaps during meals and at night due to work.
Entities
Artists
- Dahlia de la Cerda
Institutions
- SextoPiso
Locations
- Aguascalientes
- Mexico