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Southern California appearances for author of award winning and controversial novel
Book, America Libre Committee, schedules
LOS ANGELES, CA —
The
America Libre Committee, headed by Dr. Jess Nieto,
Executive Director of the Heritage of America Educational & Cultural Foundation, has arranged a number of community appearances for Raul Ramos y Sanchez, author of the novel AMERICA LIBRE (ISBN 978-0446507752) released by Grand Central Publishing July 29, 2009.
Executive Director of the Heritage of America Educational & Cultural Foundation, has arranged a number of community appearances for Raul Ramos y Sanchez, author of the novel AMERICA LIBRE (ISBN 978-0446507752) released by Grand Central Publishing July 29, 2009.
Three bookstore events are also scheduled, and several university and community presentations are scheduled.
The controversial novel is set in a near-future where once-peaceful immigration rallies explode into riots against the violence of self-appointed border patrols and urban vigilantes. As the violence escalates, the U.S. Southwest is embroiled in a Latino war of liberation. Amid the chaos in his L.A. barrio, decorated Afghan vet Manolo Suarez finds himself romantically drawn to a Latina radical activist, threatening his marriage, his family—and his loyalty to his country.
- The following organizations will host discussions of the
controversial novel:
September 16 — Heritage of America Educational & Cultural Foundation
A public discussion on the issues raised by AMERICA LIBRE will be led by Heritage of America’s Executive Director Dr. Jess Nieto with members of the Bakersfield, CA community and the Chicana Reader’s Book Club. Event will be at the China Palace Restaurant, at the Mervyn's Plaza, at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP at 661-325-5098.
- September 16, 2009: Interview with KKEY
TV Telemundo Television, 2:00 PM, Bakersfield, CA.
- September 17 — California State
University, Bakersfield
Host: Professor Anthony Nuño, HispanicAmerican/MexicanAmerican Literature, DDH 104 K (Dorothy Donahue Hall), 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
The author will read from AMERICA LIBRE and take questions.
- September 21 — Vroman’s Bookstore,
Pasadena - 7:00pm
Reading from AMERICA LIBRE and Q&A session. Location: 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101. PH: 626-449-5320.
- September 22 — California State
University, Northridge
Host: Professor Dr. Gabriel Gutierrez, Chicano/a Studies.
The author will read from AMERICA LIBRE and take questions.
- Sept. 23 — Libreria Martinez, Santa Ana
- 7:30pm
Reading and panel discussion. Panelists include Abel Salas, Editor Brooklyn & Boyle magazine; Juan Manuel Casas, author of Frederico Villalba's Texas; and others. Live music plus a wine and cheese reception will accompany the event. Owned by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Rueben Martinez, Libreria Martinez is located at
1200 N. Main St., Suite 100-D, Santa Ana, CA 92701. PH: 714-973-7900.
- September 24 — California State
University, Long Beach
Host: Prof. Armando Vazquez-Ramos, Chicano & Latino Studies Department.
A reading from AMERICA LIBRE will be followed by a Q&A session.
- September 24 — Mysterious Galaxy
Bookstore, San Diego - 7:00pm
The author will read from AMERICA LIBRE and take questions. Location:
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #302, San Diego, CA 92111. PH: 858-268-4747
Photo:
Dr. Jess Nieto and his wife Peggy at the
Heritage of America
presentation of AMERICA LIBRE in Bakersfield. The Nietos were
wonderful hosts and Jess also arranged for three college appearances
while Raul Ramos was in the SoCal area (9-16-09).
For additional information on Raul Ramos and America Libre please see:
Home Page =
http://raulramos.com/
Events Page = http://raulramos.com/A_Press_Work_Raul_Ramos_Sanchez.htm
A summary of Up-coming events:
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Community Discussion
- Sept. 16 - A public discussion on
the issues raised by AMERICA LIBRE will be led by the Executive
Director of the Heritage of America Educational & Cultural
Foundation, Dr. Jess Nieto, with members of the Bakersfield, CA
community and the Chicana Reader’s Book Club.
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College Appearance
- Sept. 17, 2009 - Professor Anthony
Nuño, HispanicAmerican/MexicanAmerican Literature. invites the
author to read from AMERICA LIBRE and field student questions.
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Book Signing
- Sept. 21, 2009 - 7PM - Vroman's Bookstore,
Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore has
scheduled a book signing for AMERICA LIBRE. Live entertainment by
Max Vasquez & Friends. You are invited. 695 E. Colorado Blvd.,
Pasadena, CA 91101.
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College Appearance
- Sept. 22 - Host: Professor Gabriel
Gutierrez, Chicano/a Studies. A reading from AMERICA LIBRE will be
followed by a Q&A session.
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Book
Signing
- Sept. 23, 2009 - 7:30 - Libreria Martinez in Santa
Ana, CA owned by MacArthur genius grant recipient Rueben Martinez hosts
a panel discussion and book signing for America Libre. Live
entertainment. Please join us at: 1200 N. Main St. Suite 100-D - Santa
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College Appearance
- Sept. 24 - Prof. Armando
Vazquez-Ramos, Chicano & Latino Studies Department, hosts the author
as he reads from AMERICA LIBRE and answers student questions.
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Book Signing - Sept. 24, 2009 - 7PM - Mysterious Galaxy Books will host a book signing of AMERICA LIBRE. Please join us at: 7051Clairemont Mesa Blvd #302, San Diego, CA 92111. | |||
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Workshop leader
- September 25-27, 2009 - The Southern
California Writers' Conference led by Michael Steven Gregory invites the
author to lead a workshop on social media for authors in Los Angeles.
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