The simplest moments often mean the most — a meal, a laugh, a quiet word that comforts and brings togetherness.
Wishing you peace, comfort, and connection this Holiday Season.
From my family to yours, Happy Holidays. ❤️
#LasMadres #FamilyStories #Christmas
This holiday season reminds me of the joy captured in Las Madres in the photo of Candelaria and her grandchildren.
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Every family has its storytellers. The women in Las Madres were mine—courageous, patient, and steadfast.
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#LasMadres #LatinxAuthors
There’s something exciting about libraries. That’s where stories like Las Madres live the longest.
Grateful to @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for carrying these voices forward.
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#LasMadres #LibrariesMatter
Honored that Las Madres received three awards at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards:
🥇 Gold – The Dolores Huerta Best Culture & Community Themed Book
🥇 Gold – The Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book
🥉 Bronze Medal – Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book
#LasMadres #LatinoBookAwards
Grateful to the Weaving for Justice community in Las Cruces for a beautiful day of connection and storytelling. 💜📚
Honored to share Las Madres among people whose work continues the tradition of resilience and artistry across generations.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #CommunityStories
Tomorrow I’ll be in Las Cruces with Weaving for Justice — a group whose work honoring women’s weaving cooperatives in Chiapas continues to inspire me.
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfzvEs2a8
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
Grateful to join the Paramount Unified community today at Hispanic Family Heritage Day. 💜✨
A beautiful evening of music, food, and family — honoring culture and celebrating stories that connect us all. 📚🎶🌮
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityCelebration #LasMadres
For Hispanic Heritage Month, I had the chance to write for the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social about the common experiences that shaped Hispanic families in the 20th Century.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2fs9kmp7
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth #HeartlandHistory #FamilyStories
I’m at the Kansas Book Festival today at Washburn University, spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table and meeting so many thoughtful readers. 📚✨
If you’re here at the festival, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival
Last night at Washburn University, I was recognized for Las Madres with a 2025 Kansas Notable Book Award. 📚✨
My heartfelt thanks to the State Library of Kansas and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for believing in these stories and bringing them to readers. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Grateful to Whitney Hodgin and the Dodge City Globe for covering my September 16 talk at Dodge City Community College. 📚
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#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Yesterday in Colby, I had the privilege of sharing Las Madres at Pioneer Memorial Library. 📚
Tonight, the journey continues in Dodge City:
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Best Cellars Wine, Gifts & Books, 2002 1st Ave, Suite A
If you're in the area, I hope you'll join me!
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Driving into Colby with the sun rising over the High Plains. 🌅🚗
Coming back to this community reminds me of the connections and conversations we’ve shared here before. I’m grateful for the chance to return with Las Madres and continue those stories together. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Returning to Dodge City felt like coming back to the heart of Las Madres. ❤️
Thank you, Dodge City Community College for hosting us, and for all who attended 📚
Weren't able to make it last night? I'll be in KS at multiple book signing events this week.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
This Tuesday I’ll be at Dodge City Community College sharing Las Madres. 🌾
Honored to reflect on the main characters, Irene, Candelaria, and Rafaela all who lived in Dodge City.
📍 DC3 Library | 6:30 PM
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAyxpjkub/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
🚂 Heading back to Kansas by train for my #LasMadres tour events during #HispanicHeritageMonth. These are the same tracks that carried so many immigrant families—including mine—to the High Plains. Honored to return and share their stories. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
Grateful to Eisenhower Fellow Marti Cortez—herself a descendant of Hispanic immigrants—for sharing why Las Madres resonates with her this #HispanicHeritageMonth. Our stories are interconnected, and they matter more than ever. 📚 #LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Heading to Colby on Sept 17 to talk about Las Madres.
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us of the Hispanic immigrant families and their contributions to Kansas communities and history.
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/17BZxXwxZJ/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #DodgeCityKS #LatinaStories
Looking forward to the Kansas Book Festival later this month—a chance to meet readers, connect with fellow authors, and celebrate the stories that shape Kansas. 📚
#KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival #LasMadres
Heading to Kansas next week with Las Madres 📚✨ Honored to share my family’s story during Hispanic Heritage Month at events in Dodge City, Colby & Topeka. Free & open to all—hope to see you!
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#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us why stories like Las Madres matter. In my new blog, I reflect on history, family, and resilience.
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social blog: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700637980
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#LasMadres #HispanicHeritageMonth
This September, I’m returning to Kansas to share Las Madres, a Kansas Notable Book during Hispanic Heritage Month with Las Madres, a 2025 Kansas Notable Book Award winner.
📍 Sept 16 – Dodge City
📍 Sept 17 – Colby
📍 Sept 20 – Topeka (Kansas Book Festival)
#KansasNotableBook #LasMadres
The stories in Las Madres span more than a century—but they echo powerfully in this moment. 📚
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#LasMadres #LatinxHistory #KansasReads #ImmigrantVoices
I got chills seeing the Las Madres exhibit open at the Finney County Historical Museum.
If you're in Garden City this summer, stop by the Front Door Gallery to see the exhibit for yourself—and don’t forget to grab a copy of the book from the museum gift shop! 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Deep thanks to everyone in Dodge City who joined me at the library for my book signing event. Sharing Las Madres with the community that inspired it was incredibly special.
So many thoughtful conversations, familiar faces, and new friends. Grateful for the hospitality! #LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Joined HPPR in studio this week to talk about Las Madres and the women behind the story. 🎙️
Grateful for the thoughtful convo—stream the full interview here:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3h4dkf86
#LasMadres #HPPR #LatinaStories #KansasBookTour #AuthorInterview
Tomorrow I’ll be in Garden City at the Finney County Historical Museum at 7 PM, talking about Las Madres.
This book has deep roots in southwest KS, and I’m honored to bring it back home as a 2025 Kansas Notable Book.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3hs97s24
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #GardenCityKS
Big thanks to HPPR for today’s interview on Las Madres! I’ll share the recording soon.
Catch me in Garden City this week—event details here: 🔗 www.hppr.org/community-calendar/event...
#LasMadres #HPPR #KansasEvents #LatinoAuthors
I’m in Amarillo today for my HPPR interview! Excited to share more soon—big thanks to @statelibraryofks.bsky.social and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for the continued support.
Can’t wait for you to see the pics and video from the studio.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #LatinoAuthors #BookTour
