“CULTURAL LEGACIES: WISDOM, WELLNESS & EDUCATION IN LATINX & CARIBBEAN NARRATIVES” – PANEL
Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:00 pm
Four dynamic voices whose works reflect the rich cultural legacies of the Latinx and Caribbean experience. Haitian author BERWICK AUGUSTIN’s The Education Formula: Maximizing the Village tackles the crucial role of education in social development. EDWARD PAULINO’s Refranes de mi Abuelita revisits timeless Dominican sayings that convey ancestral wisdom, with illustrator SCHEREZADE GARCÍA enhancing the journey through vibrant artwork that captures the spirit of migration and memory. RAQUEL REICHARD’s Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body & Spirit offers a guide to healing and empowerment, crafted specifically for Latina women navigating modern life. Together, these authors provide unique insights into the intersections of heritage, well-being, and education across their communities. Moderated by M.J. FIEVRE, ReadCaribbean coordinator and author of The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls: A Survival Guide for Navigating Life with Ease.
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WITH THE SUPPORT OF MEDIA PARTNERS
Buy The Education Formula: Maximizing the Village – Augustin
Buy Refranes de mi Abuelita – Paulino
Buy Refranes de mi Abuelita – García
Buy Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body & Spirit – Reichard
Buy The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls: A Survival Guide for Navigating Life with Ease – Fievre