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Latino Book Chat presents interviews with Latino authors and illustrators about their recent works, and conversations with experts in Latino literature.
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77. Laura De La Cruz ~ Chrome, Culture, and Community (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with Laura de La Cruz, author of Lowrider for Sale , to explore the stories, craftsmanship, and cultural pride woven into the world of custom lowriders. We dive deep into her inspiration for the book, the community memories behind these iconic vehicles, and what it takes to capture such vibrant history on the page. Tune in for a conversation about heritage and art on wheels. #LatinoBookChat
76. Nina Sánchez ~ Launching an Indie Press (opens the original)
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Ever wondered what it takes to launch an independent press that truly honors bilingual readers without treating one language as a secondary thought? In this episode, we are joined by Nina Sánchez, founder of Viva Los Libros Press. Nina opens up about bridging the gap in Latine children's literature and the story behind their debut title SOMOS/We Are. Whether you are a parent, writer, or educator, this conversation is an exciting look into the future of diverse publishing. Listen now on LatinoBoo
75. Darlene Campos ~ How Ecuador Became a Holocaust Safe Harbor (opens the original)
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What if the key to surviving the Holocaust lay at the geographic center of the world? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Ecuadorian-American author Darlene Campos to discuss her historical fiction novel, The Center of the Earth . Based on incredible true survivor accounts, the book follows twelve-year-old Dahlia, the spunky daughter of an Ecuadorian diplomat, and her best friend Werner, a Jewish boy fleeing the terrifying rise of Nazi Germany. We dive deep into a lesser-known chapte
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