Last week’s stop in Dodge City on the Las Madres Kansas book tour was something special.
Thank you to everyone who came out—and to Whitney from the Dodge City Globe for the thoughtful write-up.
📰 Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/3ttmuerz
#LasMadresBook #KansasAuthors
What a great night in Houston at last week's Adult Book Fair, hosted by Beyond the Covers!
Grateful to be part of an event that celebrates books and gives back—this time benefiting BE A Resource and their work supporting foster youth.
#LasMadresBook #HoustonEvents #BookTour #LatinoAuthors
Tonight at Beyond the Covers in Houston, I’ll be signing copies of Las Madres—a book about the extraordinary women in my family who built a life through faith, work, and unwavering love.
There's still time to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/5fzuwhya
#LasMadresBook #LatinoAuthors #BookSigning
Thank you to the Austin Daily Sun for covering Las Madres and the Texas book tour.
This week I’m grateful to share the stories behind the book—and hear so many others—in Galveston and Houston.
📰 https://tinyurl.com/2s4e3jfc
#LasMadresBook #TexasBookTour #LatinoAuthors #FamilyHistory
Started the day off strong in Galveston with the Kiwanis!
A big thank you to Dr. Vivian Hernandez for the invitation and warm welcome—it was a pleasure to join you all this morning.
#Galveston #Kiwanis #LasMadresBook #TexasBookTour
Feeling grateful after yesterday’s Latino Book & Family Festival in Oceanside.
It meant so much to connect with readers and hear how Las Madres spoke to their own family histories. 💬📚
Thanks to everyone who came by the table—and to the organizers for making it such a special day. #LasMadresBook
Tomorrow I’ll be at the Latino Book & Family Festival in Oceanside! Come by my table to talk Las Madres and celebrate our stories. Free and open to all.
📍 MiraCosta College | April 5
🕙 10 AM – 3:30 PM
#LasMadresBook #LatinoStories #BookFestival
I’ll be at the Latino Book & Family Festival this Saturday, April 5, in Oceanside, CA!
Come by my table to chat about Las Madres and the powerful stories behind it.
📍 MiraCosta College | April 5
🕙 10 AM – 3:30 PM
🗺️ Map below to find me!
#LasMadresBook #LatinoVoices #BookFestival #LatinxHeritage
📚 Wichita, see you tonight! ✍️
Excited to be at Watermark Books & Café at 6 PM for a book signing & conversation! We stopped by last night and loved the space—great books, even better people.
Come grab a copy of Las Madres and let’s talk history, and community. #LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour
Tonight at 7PM CT, the Dodge City Commission will officially proclaim Feb. 19, 2025, as Las Madres Day, recognizing the women of the Mexican Village and their lasting impact on this community.
💻 Watch live: https://www.dodgecity.org/
#LasMadresBook #LasMadresDay #DodgeCity #FamilyLegacy
📚 A great afternoon at The Dusty Bookshelf in Manhattan! Huge thanks to Tracy (pictured), Caleb, and Kirsten for making the event happen. Loved meeting readers and sharing Las Madres!
Next stop: Garden City! Join me at Finney County Historical Museum on Feb 18 at 7 PM.
#LasMadresBook #KansasBooks
✨ Thank you, Newton Public Library! ✨
Powerful conversations yesterday—one woman shared her family has been in Newton for 100+ years, saying Las Madres reflects their own lived experiences.
Next stop: Hutchinson!
📅 Feb 15 | 5-7 PM
📍 Reno County Museum
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour
Garden City friends, we may have missed our first stop, but I’m coming back! 🎉
Due to snow we had to cancel our first event, but I’m excited to return on 📅 2/18 at 7 PM to share the powerful stories of Las Madres.
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour #GardenCityKS #LatinaStories
📍 Out and about in Lawrence ahead of tonight’s event at Raven Book Store!
Join me at Raven Book Store at 7 PM for a night of storytelling, connection, and celebration of Las Madres! Can’t wait to see you there.
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour #RavenBookstore #LawrenceKS #IndieBookstoreLove
📍 Hello from Lawrence, KS!
❄️ The winter weather won’t slow us down!
Tomorrow, I’ll be at Raven Book Store sharing Las Madres—a story of resilience, family, and legacy.
📅 Feb 13 | 7 PM
📍 Raven Book Store, Lawrence
See you there! #LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour #LatinaStories
❄️ Kansas winter calls for caldo, and Tacos La Carreta delivered! 🍲🌮🔥
Nothing beats a warm bowl on a cold day—just like coming home from school to my mom’s caldo steaming up the windows.
Check them out: https://yelp.to/ls5wd20OB2
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour #CaldoWeather #TacosLaCarreta
🚨 Update: Event Canceled 🚨
Due to winter weather, our Las Madres event at Finney County Historical Museum in Garden City on Feb 12 is canceled. ❄️
We’ll be back next week:
📅 Feb 18, 7:00 PM
📍 Finney County Historical Museum, Garden City
Hope to see you then! 💙 #LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour
✈️ Heading to Kansas for the Las Madres book tour!
It may be cold, but it’s nothing compared to the winters my mother and grandmother braved in Kansas. ❄️😂
Can’t wait to share their story where it all began.
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour
Thrilled to share the UPDATED schedule for my Las Madres Kansas book tour in February! 🎉
Can’t wait to celebrate resilience, family, and legacy with you.
✨ Order your copy today: 🔗 kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700637980/.
#LasMadresBook #KansasBookTour
Every mile back to Kansas is a step toward the roots that shaped my family. 🌾
This 📅 February, I’m returning to the Heartland with Las Madres, a deeply personal book that celebrates the Latina women who shaped our communities. Join me in Kansas!
#LasMadresBook #KansasReads #FamilyLegacy
It fills my heart to see Las Madres in the hands of readers across the country. 📚💙
Thank you for sharing these moments with me! If you have Las Madres in your home, share your photos and stories.
🔗 tinyurl.com/kansas-press-garcia
#LasMadresBook #FamilyLegacy #LatinaStories #Community
From the courtroom to the classroom to the pages of Las Madres—my journey as a storyteller has been shaped by every role I’ve had.
I’m grateful to The University of Kansas for spotlighting this journey.
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
#LasMadresBook #KUAlumni
I recently joined Pepper McDonnell on KSON 103.7 to share the stories behind the book.
Listen in for insights on the women who inspired it. 🎧 tinyurl.com/366ar3c6
Use code 24HOLIDAY2024 at @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for 50% OFF. 🎁
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