Eric Ladau

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NightClassics host and Station Tour Coordinator Eric Ladau graduated from Illinois State University in 1979 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. While in college, he worked at KFJM in Grand Forks North Dakota and WGLT in Bloomington, Illinois. He hosted jazz, classical, folk and blues music programs and even did a little news.

His first full time job in radio was at WHIL in Mobile, Alabama in 1980. He was the evening classical host and did a jazz show on the weekends.

In 1983, Eric went to WMFE in Orlando, Florida. His official title was operations manager (which meant that he had to work a lot of weekend shifts). In 1987, he moved to a similar job at KWMU in St. Louis, Missouri, but this did not last very long. Since he spent a good portion of his time in Orlando and St. Louis working the overnight shift, he jumped at the chance to do so on a full time basis at KUHF in November of 1987. Ever since then, he has been working overnight and enthusiastically participating in KUHF’s fabulous special events.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: René Colato Laínez

Posted on October 30, 2019 · In this picture book, 14-year-old René and his father flee war and violence in El Salvador seeking a new life in the United States.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: J.Bret Maney

Posted on October 1, 2019 · A notable, but largely forgotten, Spanish language novel is translated and released for the first time in bilingual format.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: José M. Hernández

Posted on July 31, 2019 · Author José M. Hernández, a child of Latino migrant farmworkers, talks about pursuing his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Yolanda Gallardo

Posted on June 24, 2019 · In Gallardo's new novel, the young Doña Amada must contend with her Bruja mother, her temperamental mother in-law and a conniving rival in order to achieve a successful marriage to her beloved Alberto.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Alidis Vicente

Posted on May 28, 2019 · Fourth grader Lance Garcia uses his superior intelligence, imagination and psychological insight to discourage and reduce bullying at his school.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Henry A.J. Ramos

Posted on April 29, 2019 · Progressive author Henry A.J. Ramos explores challenges and possible solutions for America's rapidly changing demographics.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Carlos Cisneros

Posted on March 21, 2019 · In Cisneros' latest book, a successful Latina attorney makes a critical mistake and is forced to start her career over again in a far less prestigious position.

Arts & Culture

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Carolyn Dee Flores

Posted on February 13, 2019 · A seemingly isolated fish swimming alone in a bowl reaches out and finds an unexpected and imaginative companion.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Alex Temblador

Posted on December 17, 2018 · Abandoned by her mother, 16 year old Martha must adapt to a new life, language and attitude in Laredo with her Spanish speaking curandera grandmother.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Xavier Garza

Posted on November 26, 2018 · Two new bilingual books by children's author Xavier Garza feature shapeshifting cucuys invading a peaceful neighborhood and musical skeletons visiting a family to help celebrate Day of the Dead.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Manuel Ramos

Posted on October 19, 2018 · Ex-con turned private investigator Gus Corral receives an unusual and risky assignment from a Cuban born American baseball star.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Jasminne Méndez

Posted on August 22, 2018 · In her new novel 'Night-Blooming Jasmin(n)e', a talented and ambitious young Afro-Latina is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and must overcome numerous challenges

News

Arte Público Press Interview: Dr. Kathleen Contreras

Posted on July 19, 2018 · Lupe recruits a young boy and eventually her entire neighborhood to work on and enjoy her community vegetable garden.

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Arte Público Press Author Interview: Dr. Alicia Gaspar de Alba

Posted on June 26, 2018 · A young Granadan Gypsy girl, pregnant with the child of Federico García Lorca, is cursed by her mother and forced to deal with the consequences for her entire life.

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Arte Publico Press Author Interview: John Rechy

Posted on May 2, 2018 · Ancient and modern souls search for love among Mayan and Christian myths and taboos.