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ARTE PUBLICO PRESS is the nation’s largest and most established publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by U.S. Hispanic authors. Its imprint for children and young adults, Pinata Books, is dedicated to the realistic and authentic portrayal of the themes, languages, characters, and customs of Hispanic culture in the United States. Based at the University of Houston, Arte Publico Press, Pinata Books and the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage project provide the most widely recognized and extensive showcase for Hispanic literary arts and creativity.

To learn more visit: www.artepublicopress.com..

My Blog

2008 Conference - Recovery Project Program

Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage Conference Mapping the Contact Zone(s) of Nuestra América The Bicentennial of Hispanic Newspapers in the United States Crow...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Check out this event: Rosario Sanmiguel Featured at La Voz Femenina in Houston, TX

Hosted By:Arte Publico PressWhen:Sunday, March 08, 2009Where:Café Flores6606 Lawndale StreetHouston77023Description:Arte Público Press and Voices Breaking Boundaries present East End Live Art: La Voz ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Henry G. Cisneros to be featured on C-SPANFeb. 15 & 16

Cisneros will hold a panel discussion on LATINOS AND THE NATION'S FUTURE on C-SPAN2's Book TV ProgramProgram Schedule:Sunday, February 15 at 4:30 p.m.Monday, February 16 at 4:00 a.m.About the Program:...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:20:00 GMT

The 6th Annual Latino Book & Family Festival in Houston, TX

Come join hundreds of Houstonians for fun and festivities at the largest book fair in Texas!Event InfoDates: December 13-14, 2008 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pmLocation: George R. Brown Convention CenterAddre...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:22:00 GMT

JUAN AND THE CHUPACABRAS Wins 2007 Tejas Star Book Award

Juan Grabs a Tejas StarHOUSTON, TX June 2008Juan and the Chupacabras / Juan y el Chupacabras (Piñata Books, 2006) by Xavier Garza has been named the winner of the 2007 Tejas Star Book Award.The Tejas...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Review: Crazy Loco Love

Review: 'Crazy Loco Love'   On the Web Download chapters 1 and 2 ByVincent Bosque...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:42:00 GMT