Latino Book Festival
Pueblo City-County Library District (PCCLD) celebrated its 13th annual Festival del Libro Latino, Latino Book Festival, in the Ryals Grand Event Space at the Rawlings Library on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Historically held during Hispanic Heritage Month, Festival del Libro Latino celebrates Latine Colorado authors with presentations, workshops and book signings. This year, in honoring Hispanic folklore themes, authors A.E. Santa and Kris Garcia Simms led conversations about how they used their heritage and self-reflection to write their stories to have representation in the horror genre.
“For over 13 years, the Latino Book Festival has brought local and Latino authors, readers, and families together to celebrate the stories and voices that make Pueblo's community unique. The festival is an opportunity to honor our town's rich cultural heritage, highlight Latino representation in literature, and create a space where people can connect with stories that reflect their own experiences and identities,” said Katalina Loredo, PCCLD’s Hispanic Resource Center Specialist.
The Hispanic Resource Center (HRC), located on the third floor of the Rawlings Library, serves English and Spanish-speaking community members by connecting them with bilingual resources, educational and cultural programming and community services. For more information about the Hispanic Resource Center, visit www.pueblolibrary.org/hispanicresourcecenter