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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 23h

“Latino leaders see their success as a community achievement. We’re not self-made; we’re community-made.” —Dr. Nicolás Kanellos, founder of Arte Público Press, is featured in the latest edition of the @cafeconpam.bsky.social #podcast! #HispanicHeritageMonth

The Fight for Latino Representation with Dr. Nicolás Kanellos #hispanicheritagemonth

YouTube video by Café con Pam

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrate #TeachCentralAmericaWeek with these #books, available from us via artepublicopress.com! #CentralAmerica

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 1d

It's #NationalTacoDay so we know what we're having for lunch! Consider celebrating the holiday with these fun, family-friendly #bilingual #stories for young readers, available on our website: artepublicopress.com.

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 3d

“Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.” ―Laurie Halse Anderson

Read banned books. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

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Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) @clmporg.bsky.social · 4d

In this debut collection, Diana Rojas’s “characters grapple with their self-perception as they consider what they’re supposed to be and who they want to be.”

Read LITANY OF SAINTS: A TRIPTYCH from @artepublico.bsky.social this #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth:
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Litany of Saints: A Triptych - Arte Publico Press

Women and immigrants struggle with their perceived roles in this debut collection. by Diana Rojas ISBN: 978-1-55885-994-4 Publication Date: April 30, 2024 Format: Trade Paperback Pages: 212

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 8d

Tune in to this latest #podcast episode from Vanguardia America to hear Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura and authors Jovi de la Jara and Daniel Chacón discuss a range of topics including #poetry, geckos, and the value and complexities of #Latinidad #representation in #childrensliterature!

Award winning children's book authors Daniel Chacon and Jovi de la Jara talk about their craft and inspiration

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Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage @apprecovery.bsky.social · 9d

Recovery scholar & Arte Público Press author Cynthia Orozco has been named National Historian of LULAC. Her latest book, Pioneer of Mexican American Civil Rights: Alonso S. Perales (Arte Público, 2020), profiles the org’s principal founder. lulac.org/m/U2FsdGVkX1... @artepublico.bsky.social #LULAC

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Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage @apprecovery.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for "Binding Media: Hybrid Print-Digital Literature from across the Americas," a public lecture by Prof. Élika Ortega-Gizmán via Zoom (Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm CT)
RSVP: bit.ly/bindingmedia
#digitalhumanities #print-digital #literature #usLdh @artepublico.bsky.social

Binding Media: Hybrid Print-Digital Literature from across the Americas

Binding Media shows how hybrid print-digital works across the Americas challenge literary boundaries and reveal cultural hybridity.

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 13d

The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs has honored Xavier Garza's latest #VincentVentura adventure as a 2025 Américas Book Award Commended Title! Join us in congratulating Xavier Garza & learn more about the book and the #MonsterFighterMystery series on our website: bit.ly/VincentVentu...

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 15d

Come out on Saturday to see us during Harris County Precinct 4's #HispanicHeritageMonth festival and to enjoy a #bilingual #storytime of ¿QUÉ ES UN POEMA? / WHAT IS A POEM? with Jovi de la Jara!

Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 17d

Grateful to Dr. Baeza Ventura for attending the conference this past weekend!

Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage @apprecovery.bsky.social · 20d

@artepublico.bsky.social Director Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura is representing Arte Público Press at the National Reforma Conference VIII!

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Close-up of a black conference bag with 2 buttons and text that reads: La unión hace la fuerza. National Reforma Conference VIII.

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 21d

Join Raquel Ortiz at her presentation for kids about the Puerto Rican #dance and #music genre #bomba. There will be puppets, singing, dancing and free #books at Harris County Public Library's Baldwin Boettcher Branch (22248 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338) this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1 pm.

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 23d

Don't miss this virtual #bilingual #storytime with Julio Molinete and his new book, EL EMPACHO DE ISABEL / ISABEL'S TUMMY ACHE, hosted by MakeMake, on Wednesday, September 24, at 5 pm CST. Sign up to tune in: makemake.com.co/eventos/form...

Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · 24d

Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth—but that's every month here at Arte Público! Support US #Latino authors by #reading and sharing our #books and learn more about Latino #history and #culture by exploring the @apprecovery.bsky.social project and our #digitalarchives!

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Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage @apprecovery.bsky.social · 28d

Latinidad in the making: DH projects and collective futurities, a symposium focusing on Hispanic-serving digital humanities by connecting DH scholars who do community-engaged research:

Friday, September 12, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM (EST time). Registration is open on tinyurl.com/LatinidadDH

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 8

In addition to publishing books in print and electronic editions, we offer #digital access to #archives no longer available in any other format. As important as this work is, however, it’s still not enough without #literacy. Learn more at unesco.org/en/days/literacy. #InternationalLiteracyDay

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Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) @clmporg.bsky.social · Sep 7

This #TranslationMonth, gift a copy of Daniel Chacón’s GECKO GIRL / LAGARTIJITA (@artepublico.bsky.social) to a young reader in your life!

This picture book translated by Alaíde Ventura Medina “follows a young girl who wakes up to an unfamiliar face in the mirror.” bookshop.org/p/books/geck...

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tomorrow is #NationalReadABookDay and that's one of our favorite things to do! #Reading promotes better concentration and communication skills, builds critical thinking and promotes core components of #socialemotionallearning, like empathy. What will you be reading this weekend?

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 4

“‘For us, regional is not a negative word, it’s a positive word. Because everybody lives in a region, and they deserve to have their culture come into print.’” Read the full @uh.edu article on our transition into the next chapter—and see what Drs. Kanellos and Baeza Ventura recommend as must-reads!

Arte Público Press Founder Nicolás Kanellos Steps Down After 46 Years

For nearly 50 years, Arte Público Press has elevated Latino literature as the nation’s oldest and largest publisher of its kind. With founder Nicolás Kanellos stepping down, UH alum Gabriela Baeza Ven...

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are always #acceptingsubmissions! Awards are given upon publication, so your English, Spanish or #bilingual manuscript MUST be unpublished to be eligible for consideration. Visit our website for more information about each award and to submit your work to us! #LatinoLiterature #OwnVoicesBooks

Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join Adriana Camacho-Church at MakeMake' Family Stories Festival! ¡Acompáñanos Adriana Camacho-Church en MakeMake's Festival Historias familiares!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 10 / Miércoles, 10 de septembre
⏰ 5 p.m. CT
📍Virtual: bit.ly/3JKWDfV

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 3

In taking over Arte Público Press, Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura's new mission is to continue and expand its work. "'I see the next steps as strengthening opportunities so our books are discovered as American literature—as part of US history and US literature,' she said."

Houston Arte Público Press founder Nicolás Kanellos steps down after 45 years

Nicolás Kanellos is stepping down from Arte Público Press after 45 years as incoming director Gabriela Baeza Ventura looks to expand the organization.

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Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Sep 2

THIS Sunday! Former US Ambassador Eduardo Aguirre will present his story in as part of the Deutsches Haus' Coming to America #lecture series! If you're in the #NewOrleans area be sure to check out this free event! #NOLA

Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social · Aug 26

COME WORK WITH US! We are seeking a strategic and creative MARKETING DIRECTOR to lead our #marketing, #publicity and #communityengagement efforts. Bilingual (English/Spanish) welcome.
To apply: email your résumé to Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura at [email protected]. More info: bit.ly/4n7ffW1

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Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage @apprecovery.bsky.social · Aug 14

Come work with us! Job Opening: Marketing Director of Arte Público Press @artepublico.bsky.social: artepublicopress.com/job-announce...

Job Announcement: Marketing Director - Arte Publico Press

Position Summary Arte Público Press seeks a highly motivated and creative Marketing Director to lead the press’ marketing, publicity and community engagement strategies. The Director will work collabo...

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