Literanista

Valerie M. Evans is a visionary, bilingual writer and award-winning strategist with over two decades of global leadership experience in life sciences, biotech, beauty, and B2B sectors. With a Master’s in Media, Ethics & Social Change from the University of Sussex and BA in Anthropology, her work centers on cultural preservation, identity, and social justice through creative and scholarly writing. As a Nuyorican descendant of Puerto Rico and Canary Islands’ founding families, her research explores Indigenous resilience, historical memory, and the intersections of technology and heritage. Online she writes as Literanista, blending art, technology, and cultural advocacy. Evans now lives on the Carolina coast, where she writes and mentors emerging voices.
http://www.valeriemevans.com

Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women List: The Latinas

Yesterday Forbes announced its 9th annual ranking of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. You can see the whole list …

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A Short List of Literary Maps

Maps: The original infographic. A Literary Map of Manhattan A Literary map of St. Petersburg A Literary Map of Canada …

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New Book: The Distance Between Us: A Memoir By Reyna Grande

My coworker who is a graphic designer walked by my desk as I was writing this one late evening and …

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Win a Copy of Count on Me: Tales of Sisterhoods and Fierce Friendships by Las Comadres Para Las Americas & Adriana V. Lopez

Next month, “beloved bestselling Latino authors, including Esmeralda Santiago, Carolina De Robertis, and Luis Alberto Urrea share moving personal stories …

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Seed of Hope Giveaway: Win a Free Copy of The Lorax DVD & a Gift Bag

As some of you may recall, I shared my fond memories of discovering Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax recently here. Now …

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The Mexican Film Macario & My Uncle the Projectionist

When I was a little girl, my uncle worked as a cinema projectionist, operating the movie projector in a local …

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New Book: The Sadness of the Samurai By Victor del Arbol

I’ve been meaning to write about The Sadness of the Samurai: A Novel By Victor del Arbol since its English debut at …

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NYC: Come See Me at The Comadres y Compadres Writers Conference

I will be speaking at the upcoming Comadres y Compadres Writers Conference on October 6, 2012, in New York City, …

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