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My father’s Quiet De Luxe typewriter: Chicano stories that the world will...
By Daniel A. Olivas“Pop would have wanted you to have it,” said my older sister as she handed the case to me. “Because you’re the writer in the family,” she added, though this explanation was quite...
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Suerte Sirena. ¡Presente!
Michael SedanoThe Los Angeles Times book section surpised me joyously on November 27 as writer Christopher Soto introduces millions of people to our La Bloga colleague, tatiana de la tierra, qepd.Soto...
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Undercover Latina
By Aya de León Publisher: Candlewick Language: EnglishHardcover: 320 pagesISBN-10: 1536223743ISBN-13: 978-1536223743 A Latina teen spy goes undercover as a white girl to stop a white supremacist...
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Chicanonautica: Update from the Plain of Snakes
by Ernest HoganTo most Americans--and a lot of Chicanos--Mexico is the Godzilla-esque mutant iguana living next door. I’ve been hearing people predict the end of the country for forty years. Still, it...
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On Saturday, December 3, at 10:00 AM at the Aurora History Museum, I will discuss my novel Angels in the Wind as part of the Museum's Winter Speaker Series. The Museum publicity graphic is below....
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December 8, 2018, el 8 de diciembre de 2018 por Xánath Caraza
December 8, 2018, el 8 de diciembre de 2018 por Xánath Caraza Jackeline’s Butterfly honors and commemorates the life of Jackeline Caal, the seven-year-old Guatemalan girl who died while in the custody...
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Pachanga For Christmases Past
Memory / The Gluten-free Chicano CooksHoliday Singsong in Plague-time: Memories of Christmases PastMichael Sedano and The Gluten-free ChicanoIn her time, my wife, Barbara, earned her reputation in our...
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VAALA Presents: Yellow Submarine Rising Family Day
More information at https://vaala.org/art-exhibitions/yellow-submarine-rising/ Come for Family Day during Yellow Submarine Rising: Currents within Asian American Art at OCCCA with LibroMobile +...
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Pulling for the Underdog
An old man in Jalos I’m partial to “labor.” I always have been. Oh, I don’t mean I enjoy picking up a pick and...
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Christmas in Hawaii via Santa Barbara
Melinda PalacioAt La Arcada, downtown Santa BarbaraThis year, I've added a new Christmas tradition. Covid lockdown and the threat of new viruses and respiratory illnesses still loom, but I've had the...
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Lupe in Happy Valley: 2022: 2019:1971
Michael SedanoI owe myself a visit to Lupe of Happy Valley. I did not grow up in Los Angeles, so when my first job after the U.S. Army sent me driving around LA County, I took every opportunity to...
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Interview with author Marta Arroyo
Thank you, Marta for this interview. How would you present your picture book Polvorones to the audience? Tell us about it. When I present the book to an audience, I always ask, what do you think the...
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Chicanonautica: Kitsch, Stereotypes, and Mexican Restaurant Decor
by Ernest HoganOne of the highlights of the California Guajalote Day trip, besides seeing my family, was Sancho’s Tacos. The food is excellent, but the decor–¡GUAO! Mexican restaurants often go out of...
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Things I am pretty sure of ... (redux)
2022 SunsetThis is my last post for La Bloga for the year 2022. Another crazy year -- aren't they all? But we should commemorate the old and prepare for the new, right? When I thought about writing...
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Algunas tradiciones para esta época por Xánath Caraza
Algunas tradiciones para esta época por Xánath Caraza Llega diciembre y recuerdo las posadas a las que solía asistir cuando era niña. Usualmente comenzábamos la primera posada a mediados del mes de...
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Algunas tradiciones para esta época por Xánath Caraza
Algunas tradiciones para esta época por Xánath Caraza Llega diciembre y recuerdo las posadas a las que solía asistir cuando era niña. Usualmente comenzábamos la primera posada a mediados del mes de...
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December 2022 Dear Santa: Seems like only yesterday I was writing you, all I wanted was my two front teeth so I could with you merry chrithmath. And here we are today. Several fake teeth and numerous...
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Jorge Argueta, a Poet, Writer of Children’s Books, Selected as County Poet...
From https://www.smcgov.org Querida familia, Les cuento que soy el Poeta Laureado del Condado de San Mateo. Poesía para todos Redwood City — La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Mateo nombró...
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A Soldier's Christmas
Alfred Martinez, on the outpost, 101st Airborne Division As I write this, on December 21st, I know there are...
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Felíz Navidad 2022, Sing with Me
Melinda Palacio Wherever you are, I hope you get a chance to sing or play music this Christmas and Chanukah. I was going to share a song or two here, but I am having technical difficulties. I can...
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