Roses in Bloom: An Afternoon with Riot of Roses

Riot of Roses is a local Xicana owned press .

About the participants:

Anastasia Helena Fenald is a second-generation Ukrainian Hispanic American poet from California’s windy high desert. Known for her energetic attitude and poignant poems, Fenald is the author of "Help Me I’m Here: Poems to Myself" and "The Art of Job Hunting."
Annalicia Aguilar is a Mexican American/mixed-race indigenous poet, screenwriter, playwright, producer, and educator. She has her MFA in Screenwriting for Film and Television. Her debut book of poetry, "Broken, But Holding," will be published April 2025 with Riot of Roses Publishing House.
Juan Amador is an actor and spoken-word artist from South Central L.A. A graduate of Community Literature Initiative (CLI) his debut poetry collection is "Pimping My Trauma."
Sandy Shakes is a Chicana spoken truth artist home grown in Boyle Heights. You can find her son-shine, supporting poetry community and representing raza at an open mic hear you. Her debut poetry collection is "Scribble Scrabbles."
Carlos Ornelas is a Mexican American poet and author from Los Angeles. He believes in unity and empowerment through the written word. He has published two poetry books, "Ketchup: Sopa De Gato" and "Villain's Vernacular."
Alma Rosa Azul is a mother, poet, and co-founder of Barrio Fuerza in San Bernardino. She has hosted literary events and been featured all across Southern California. Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming from Riot of Roses.
Paola Gutiérrez is the author of the self-published Children's books, No me gusta "el brócoli/I Don't Like Broccoli" and "Yo lloro I cry." She is the creative genius behind El Libro Feliz y Yo & La Piedrita Feliz. Her debut poetry collection is "La Niña de Mis Ojos."

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