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HPM Classical – Arte Público Press Author of the Month

About HPM Classical – Arte Público Press Author of the Month

Arte Público Press and HPM Classical have teamed up to showcase Hispanic authors whose works have been published by APP, all of whom are interviewed by HPM Classical’s Eric Ladau.

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Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on July 22, 2021 · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.

Tags and Resistance arte publico press Charles Ramírez Berg children's books comics hispanic Hispanic Studies at the University of Houston La Borinquena Latinas Latine Latino Images in Film: Stereotypes latinos Latinx Love & Rockets Marvel Media Studies Nicolas Kanellos Print publishing Raquel Ortiz Reptil Robert Rodriguez Subversion Terry Blas university of houston University of Texas at Austin When Julia Danced Bomba

Arts & Culture

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz

Eric Ladau

Posted on February 17, 2020 · In two recent bilingual picture books by Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz from Piñata books, Sofi and Julia learn about themselves and the world around them through dance and painting.

Tags arte publico press Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz Sofi Paints Her Dreams When Julia Danced Bomba

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Marty Glick

Eric Ladau

Posted on December 20, 2019 · In this new book, two attorneys tell the story of the fight to end culturally-biased IQ tests that were used to incorrectly classify numerous Latino and African American children as EMR (Educable Mentally Retarded).

Tags arte publico press Marty Glick Maurice Jourdane The Soledad Children: The Fight to End Discriminatory IQ Tests

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: René Colato Laínez

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press My Shoes and I: Crossing Three Borders René Colato Laínez

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: J.Bret Maney

Eric Ladau

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

Tags arte publico press Guillermo Cotto-Thorner J. Bret Maney Manhattan Tropics

The Boy Who Touched the Stars by José M. Hernández

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: José M. Hernández

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press José M. Hernández The Boy Who Touched the Stars

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Yolanda Gallardo

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press The Glass Eye Yolanda Gallardo

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Alidis Vicente

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags Alidis Vicente arte publico press The Shameless Shenanigans of Mister Malo

Arte Publico

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

Eric Ladau

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

Tags arte publico press Democracy and the Next American Economy Henry A.J. Ramos

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Carlos Cisneros

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press Carlos Cisneros The Paper Lawyer

The Amazing Watercolor Fish written and illustrated by Carolyn Dee Flores

Arts & Culture

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Carolyn Dee Flores

Eric Ladau

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

Tags arte publico press Carmen Tafolla Carolyn Dee Flores Piñata Books The Amazing Watercolor Fish

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Alex Temblador

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags Alex Temblador arte publico press curandera Secrets of the Casa Rosada

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Xavier Garza

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press Just One Itsy Bitsy Little Bite Vincent Ventura and the Mystery of the Chupacabras xavier garza

Manuel Ramos, Author of The Golden Havana Night: A Sherlock Homie Mystery

Arts & Culture

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Manuel Ramos

Eric Ladau

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.

Tags arte publico press Manuel Ramos The Golden Havana Night: A Sherlock Homie Mystery

.Jasminne Méndez: Author of Night-Blooming Jasmin(n)e - Personal Essays And Poetry

Arte Publico

Arte Público Press Author Interview: Jasminne Méndez

Eric Ladau

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

Tags arte publico press Jasminne Mendez Night Blooming Jasmin(n)e

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