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"The Book of Awesome Latinas" x "The Sun and All the Other Stars" with Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda and Karla Montalván
Fri, May 08
|Cafe con Libros
Rather than a traditional reading, this is an intimate, “two-way interview” between authors Karla Montalván and Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda. We will explore the evolution of storytelling across Latina generations, discussing how we preserve our heritage while carving out new identities in literature.
Time & Location
May 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cafe con Libros, 724 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
About the Event
ABOUT THE BOOKS:
The Book of Awesome Latinas is an inspiring collection of profiles that highlights the achievements of over 70 extraordinary Latinas and Latine femmes from the United States and Latin America. From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors across a wide range of fields, including but not limited to medicine, literature, politics, civil rights, space exploration, and the arts. The Book of Awesome Latinas presents 74 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for chicas poised to become the superwomen of the future. Each person featured in this book has broken barriers, defied expectations, and made a lasting impact within their communities. Through their courage, resilience, and steadfast determination, they will serve as powerful role models for the next generation, proving that when representation is lacking, we must be brave and bold
enough to be the first. It features pioneers such as…
Tickets
General Admission
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
Community Offering
$0.00
General Admission+Signed Books
$43.98
+$1.10 ticket service fee
ONLY the Signed Books
$38.98
+$0.97 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00