The Moths Resources

Curious about Viramontes's life? Click on through for the full scoop.

To find more of Viramontes's work, check out this bibliography of her publications.

Sometimes writers invent their settings, but Viramontes grew up right in the neighborhood that "The Moths" is set in. For more on her roots as a writer, check out this article.

In this interview with Viramontes, she discusses everything from what she read as a child to her family and her decision to become a writer.

In this gem of a clip, Viramontes calls out her haters and responds to criticism of her style.

Writing isn't just a vocation for Viramontes. In this talk, the author explains the spiritual side of her writing.

Here's a treat for you. Sit back and listen as Viramontes reads another one of her works, "Their Dogs Came With Them."

Listen to this review of "Under the Feet of Jesus," another work by Viramontes, to see if you'd like to read it, too.

Here's a picture of Helena Maria Viramontes, author of "The Moths."

The cover of the collection "The Moths" appears in. Is that our narrator?