¡¿Donde Estan los Latinos?! A Community Conversation

Come by the Centennial Rose Garden for tres leches and a rich, friendly discussion about Latino representation in literature. Which characters have you felt seen by? What narratives have become cliche? What do you want to see from authors and publishers moving forward? As a Latina with a Master's in Publishing, I want to do my part to bring your voices into the conversation, both as an author and advocate.

We will be using my debut novel Francisca and the Forgotten (a YA Horror novel that explores themes of death, abuse, and mental health, best suited for readers 13 and up) as a starting point for a larger conversation. I welcome feedback, and I'm eager to know how I can best serve my community. If you haven't finished the book, you're still welcome to come, but beware of spoilers!

Not sure where to find Francisca?

• Check out a copy from the Loussac Library
• Check out a copy on Overdrive in the Queer Liberation Library's collection
• Order it online at https://books2read.com/u/3nzXr5 (shipping times to Alaska can unfortunately be a little slow)
• Email [email protected] to order from the author directly

Info: Grab a snack, chat, or explore the garden! We want to make sure everyone has time to arrive before the real discussion begins.

Info: Let's talk literature! We'll use Francisca and the Forgotten as a starting point, then discuss larger trends in Latino literature and what we hope to see in the future.

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