We are so excited to feature this month’s book club reading “A Ballad of Love and Glory: A Novel” by California author Reyna Grande. Reyna shares how she wrote this novel to learn more about the war, or invasion of Mexico and to better understand the U.S.-Mexican border. In this novel, the reader is taken to the year 1846 when the war is intensifying and tells the story of a … [Read more...] about A Ballad of Love and Glory: A Novel by Reyna Grande #ModernLatinaBookClub
Archives for 2022
Community Spotlight: Alisal Center for the Fine Arts
The Alisal Center for Fine Arts, ACFA, debuted their 2022 Día de los Muertos Celebration bringing together the local Salinas community to enjoy the event. The center offers programming and workshops in theater, visual and public arts, music, and dance. ACFA partners with local school districts and selected sites through CHISPA. It collectively serves more than 500 participants … [Read more...] about Community Spotlight: Alisal Center for the Fine Arts
Add Chingona Revolution to Your Podcast Playlist
I love listening to podcasts while washing dishes, walking the dog, or commuting in the car. So when I discover a new one, I have to share, and the Chingona Revolution is one you want to add to your playlist. Chingona Revolution is hosted by Erika Cruz, coach, speaker, and founder of Courage Driven Latina, who helps her community align with their purpose and find … [Read more...] about Add Chingona Revolution to Your Podcast Playlist
Here is What I Bought from Target’s Hispanic Heritage Month Collection
Target just dropped their Hispanic Heritage Month collection this week. The limited-time collection features a Latina-powered brand collaboration with Jen & Vero Zeano and five artists, including Daniela Jordan-Villaveces, Gabriel Garcia Roman, Jen White-Johnson, Alex Izaguirre “Mamut,” and Jackie Rivera. The collection features designed apparel, accessories, and home … [Read more...] about Here is What I Bought from Target’s Hispanic Heritage Month Collection
Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenée #ModernLatinaBookClub
At the recent International Latino Book Club Awards, Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenée received the Isabel Allende Most Inspirational Fiction Book Award. And for September 2022, we are fortunate that the author, Ruthie, will guide us through the readings and join the Modern Latina Book Club discussion. Synopsis: Sometimes, la sangre atrae, "the blood calls you back," and … [Read more...] about Agave Blues by Ruthie Marlenée #ModernLatinaBookClub