AUGUST BOOKS OF THE MONTH

Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club announces their books for August 2016.  And, mark your calendars for the Teleconference with authors Celeste Leon and Arturo Hernandez Sametier on Monday, August 29, at 8:00pm EST. 

Register today at www.latinolit.com for the Teleconference, and you may win a free book.  And, remember to join our Twitter Chat during the Teleconference.  Use our hashtag: #ReadLatinoLit.  Happy Reading!

  

BOOK OF THE MONTH:

LUCK IS JUST THE BEGINNING

by Celeste Leon (Floricanto Press/ Berkley)

SUMMARY:  When nineteen-year-old Ramón León wins the Puerto Rican lottery, he believes his promise to establish the first dental and medical clinic in his village will be achievable. But a chain of catastrophic events intervenes. Luck is Just the Beginning is not only an enchanting story of the joys and sorrows of family, but also the saga of one man’s determination to see his dream through.    

About the Author:  Celeste León’s award-winning stories were published in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Celebrating People Who Make a Difference, the Preservation Foundation and www.beliefnet.com. She won First Prize for her essay, Finding Home, about her travels to Puerto Rico in search of her family roots, awarded by High Sierra Writers in Reno, Nevada. Celeste is a physical therapist who lives in Truckee, CA with her family. Visit her at www.celesteleon.com or www.celestejleon.blogspot.com

“Conversations With” book

THE MUSIC OF JIMMY OJOTRISTE

by Arturo Hernandez Sametier  (Lunita Hispanic Press)

SUMMARY:  Arturo Hernandez-Sametier’s third book moves away from gang life for a beautiful story of fate and first love among a young group of Mexican street musicians. Jimmy Ojotriste is a disabled guitarist with a glass eye created by an aging Tijuana artist. The eye is beautiful, sad and sometimes powerful. His trio makes a living on the streets of the East Los Angeles, easily the best on the street and eyeing the larger city. They thought they had come to terms with the cancer and disability that would eventually end their trio. But this summer three magical women enter their lives. Three young couples immerse themselves in music and dance, love and brujeria to stave off the approaching betrayal.

About the Author: Arturo Hernandez-Sametier is the previous author of "Peace in the Streets: Breaking the Cycle of Gang Violence," (Child Welfare League Publication). A musician, writer and educator, Arturo currently works with youth across the Southwest and Indian Country.  Visit him at http://www.jimmyojotriste.com/.

Remember to register for the August 29 Teleconference at www.latinolit.com.

Join the Twitter Chat and #ReadLatinoLit.