Celebrating Latinx Middle Grade Stories

Bel Canto Books is delighted to celebrate Latinx middle grade stories in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. Our authors include Tamika Burgess (SINCERELY SICILY) and Ernesto Cisneros (EFRÉN DIVIDED and FALLING SHORT).

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This event will be held indoors at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA).

EVENT SCHEDULE

3:45PM - Event check-in begins

4:00pm - Welcome & event start

4:15-5:00pm - Writers reading, conversation, and Q&A

5:00pm-6:00pm - Book signing & shopping time

6:00pm - Event ends

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Tamika Burgess (Ta-mee-Ka Bur-jess) is the acclaimed Middle Grade fiction author of SINCERELY SICILY. Born to parents who migrated from Panamá, Tamika Burgess has always taken a particular interest in writing themes that explore her Black Latina identity. Because of her passion for spreading knowledge about her culture, Tamika writes fiction novels that feature Black Panamanian main characters. Tamika currently resides in Southern California. When she is not writing, Tamika is somewhere cozy, shopping online or listening to a podcast. Learn more about her at Tamikaburgess.com and follow her on social media @tameeksb on Instagram and Twitter.

Ernesto Cisneros is the nationally acclaimed author of EFRÉN DIVIDED. He was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. As an author, he believes in providing today’s youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. Additionally, he strives to build empathy and belonging in our community. EFRÉN DIVIDED is the winner of the 2020 Poppy Award in MG, 2 International Latino Book Awards, as well as the prestigious 2021 Pura Belpré Medal and an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award in 2021. FALLING SHORT is his sophomore book. It has garnered three starred reviews and the recipient of two International Latino Book Awards, and numerous Best of Lists.

ABOUT BEL CANTO BOOKS

Founded by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books offers a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, organized around a theme of the month, in particular celebrating books by women and people of color. Learn more at belcantobooks.net.

ABOUT KUBO LB

KUBO LB is a creative community space for Filipinx, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and Women led small businesses. KUBO LB is a space to support and educate small businesses through retail, business workshops and more. Learn more at kubolb.com.

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