Ana Castillo is one of the most prominent voices of Chicana literature. A poet, novelist, columnist, essayist, feminist and professor, Castillo has an extensive list of acclaimed work, including: The Mixquiahuala Letters, So Far from God, and Massacre of the Dreamers: Essays on Xicanisma. In this conversation with Maria, Castillo talks about the U.S.- Mexican border, the feminist movement and her latest novel, The Guardians.