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Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage
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Recovery is an international project to locate, preserve and make available US Latino culture. The US Latino Digital Humanities Center (USLDH) is a venue for the development, support and training in digital humanities projects using Latino archives.
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Join our team as Project Manager for the Puerto Rican Literature Project (PLPR), located at Arte Público Press in Houston, Texas! careers.uh.edu/jobs/arte-pu...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Join Recovery Board member, Dr. María Cotera, for a presentation on her new book, Fleshing the Archive: An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge PraxisRegister at fleshingthearchive.eventbrite.com
Book Talk with Dr. Maria Cotera
Dr. Maria Cotera to discuss her new book, Fleshing the Archive An Intimate Genealogy of Chicana Knowledge Praxis
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February 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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We continue the preservation of Chuíto el de Bayamón's archives, a legendary trovador whose music and décimas are woven into Puerto Rican identity. Today, Chuíto's legacy inspires global artists like Bad Bunny, connecting past to present as traditional jíbaro rhythms blend with modern sounds.
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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🎉 ¡Felicitaciones a la Dra. Ana María Díaz-Marcos por su próximo libro! 📚 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘎𝘰𝘯𝘻𝘢́𝘭𝘦𝘻, 𝘶𝘯 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢 será publicado en marzo.
Este proyecto nació durante su investigación con la beca USLDH-Mellon (20-21) 🔗 Conoce el proyecto que lo inició todo ➡️ usldhrecovery.uh.edu/collections/...
Portada de libro con el texto: Ana María Díaz Marcos. "Ernestina González, un pulso antifranquista". Espuela de plata. Imagen en blanco y negro de una mujer con un cigarrillo.
February 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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In this clipping from El Heraldo de Brownsville (Feb. 1, 1940, p. 1), the Valley shrugs off the groundhog’s shadow, because winter rarely sticks around there. 🔎 Find more historic Spanish-language newspapers in our collections on NewsBank.
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Black-and-white newspaper clipping with the headline “Groundhog? He Means Nothing to Valleyites.” The article explains that Groundhog Day traditions did not resonate in the Rio Grande Valley, where warm winter weather made the groundhog’s shadow irrelevant. It notes springlike temperatures, mentions Charro Days, and contrasts Valley weather with colder northern states.
February 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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On January 30, 1919, began an unprecedented exposure of state-sanctioned violence by the Texas Rangers & accomplices. Witnesses testified about murder, torture, displacement, and intimidation of Border Mexicans by the Rangers. Learn more in today's blog post: refusingtoforget.org/the-canales-...
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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We're thrilled to share this blurb from Midwest Review highlighting Susie Hara's #mysterynovel, EARTHQUAKE SHACK! 🎉

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#bookstagram #latinolit #latinoliterature #mystery #bookreview
Red background with a blue book. The book has an image of a house's silhouette. Text for the book review at the top reads: "Original, deftly crafted, clever and engaging, Earthquake Shack is an inherently fun and fascinating suspense thriller of a read from start to finish." - Midwest Book Review
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Celebrate National Library #shelfie Day by snapping a selfie with a bookshelf!

Is your bookshelf looking empty? Find some new books for your #tbr at: artepublicopress.com/browse-and-o...

We look forward to seeing your "shelfies"!
January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Due to inclement weather, Arte Público Press will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We appreciate your patience as we prioritize everyone’s safety.
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The University of Houston, including campuses in Sugar Land and Katy, will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25 – Monday, Jan. 26 due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions.
https://www.uh.edu/emergency?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky.
January 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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What are you reading this weekend? artepublicopress.com/browse-and-o...
White background with a coffee cup and candle. Text reads: "Book nook. Books you can't miss." Below that are 4 book covers for "the light of your body," "Cry," "Vincent Ventura and the Curse of the Weeping Woman," and "Marisol Can't Sleep." Text under that says: What are you reading this weekend? Arte Público Press log beneath that and the website: artepublicopress.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Alejandro Murguía appears in San Francisco this Jan. for 2 events celebrating his book The Other Barrio: New and Selected Stories.
🎬 Keeper of the Fire (film premiere) Jan. 24, Brava Theater
📖 Reading Jan. 29, Medicine for Nightmares
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Flyer announcing the world premiere of Keeper of the Fire, a documentary about poet Alejandro Murguía. Event is presented by Words on Fire and takes place January 24, 2026, at Brava Theater Center in San Francisco. Text notes an in-person appearance by Alejandro Murguía, live music, and special guests. Additional text lists multiple film festival official selections and awards. Design features bold typography with a warm color palette. Flyer announcing a literary reading featuring Alejandro Murguía. Text reads: “Alejandro Murguía, reading from his new collection The Other Barrio.” Event takes place Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 p.m. at Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore and Gallery, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco. The flyer also lists the San Francisco Public Library Latinx Center and Medicine for Nightmares as presenters. Design uses a dark background with bold, high-contrast text.
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Celebrate #PoetryBreakDay with Selected Poems/Poesía selecta by Luis Palés Matos, a powerful bilingual collection from one of Puerto Rico’s most influential poets.
Get your copy via Arte Público Press: artepublicopress.com/product/sele...
Discover more poetry and literary treasures: plpr.uh.edu
Book cover for Selected Poems with a photo of El Moro and the ocean in the background
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Proposals due TODAY (Jan. 12, 2026) for the 𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞/𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2026 Recovery & ADE Joint Conference submission
Record Keepers of Nation: Diverse Foundational Figures and Documents of the US The Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Program (Recovery) and the Association for Documentary Editing (ADE) inv...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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The deadline to submit a proposal to the 2026 Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Conference/Association for Documentary Editing joint conference is approaching! Please submit your proposal by January 12, 2026 via bit.ly/recoveryade26
2026 Recovery & ADE Joint Conference submission
Record Keepers of Nation: Diverse Foundational Figures and Documents of the US The Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Program (Recovery) and the Association for Documentary Editing (ADE) inv...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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As we close the year, we’re grateful for your support and invite you to explore the impact of our work across archives, digital humanities and publishing. Our accomplishments reflect our commitment to recovering, preserving and amplifying the US Latino literary and cultural legacy.
December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Mexican Voice was a monthly magazine published in Monrovia, CA, by Felix Gutierrez (1918–1955). An organ of the Mexican Youth Conference (YMCA), it highlighted education, youth groups, sports clubs, and inspiring stories. Explore the 1938 Christmas issue: latinonewspapers.uh.edu/s/eng/item/7...
Black and white line drawing of Santa cover of Mexican Voice magazine
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Our staff picks of the year are here! These are the stories we love and can’t wait for you to discover. 📚Shop these titles on the Arte Públilco Press website or support your favorite local bookseller. artepublicopress.com/browse-and-o... @artepublico.bsky.social #StaffPicks #BooksWeLove #Read #Books
December 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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La lectura abre puertas a la imaginación, la identidad y nuestras raíces. En este video de Univisión, Gabriela Baeza Ventura habla sobre la importancia de contar nuestras historias y tener acceso a libros bilingües desde Arte Público Press. www.univision.com/local/housto... @artepublico.bsky.social
Arte Público Press: Libros bilingües de autores hispanos
La lectura es una puerta a la imaginación, a la identidad y a nuestras raíces. Gabriela Baeza Ventura, de Arte Público Press, la editorial latina más grande y antigua de los Estados Unidos, nos compar...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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December is #ReadANewBookMonth and we have #recommendations! 📖 Consider picking out one of our newest titles to read next, and share another with a friend or family member—books make great #holiday #gifts! 🎁 Visit our website to browse all available titles and place an order.
December 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Looking for something to do this weekend? If you're in the #SanFrancisco area, drop by the Bernal Heights library's open house event to enjoy a #bookreading by TWO of our authors: EARTHQUAKE SHACK by Susie Hara and THE OTHER BARRIO by Alejandro Murguía. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon!
December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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At Arte Público Press, stories are always at the heart of the season. Our students helped decorate our holiday tree with tiny books! 🎄📚
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One woman in green, making a peace sign, standing in front of a Christmas tree in an office setting. One woman in light blue in the background by the tree. In the background, there is a white banner with a logo for Arte Público Press in navy, red, gray, and white. A woman in light blue decorating a Christmas tree in an office. The background is a step and repeat banner with various logos for: Arte Público Press, Piñata books, Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage and the US Latino Digital Humanities Center (USLDH). Close-up of the ornaments on a Christmas tree, which include tiny book covers of US Latino books (Hispanic, Female and Young: An Anthology, Rain of Gold, and Chicano!
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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📣 New from Arte Público Press!
Latino Leaders Speak, Vol. II—25 inspiring stories from Latino leaders across public service, business, the arts & more.
Edited by Mickey Ibarra & María Pérez-Brown (LatinoLeadersNetwork)
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Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph, Volume II - Arte Publico Press
Notable Latinos recount important moments that led to success. Edited by Mickey Ibarra and María Pérez-Brown ISBN: 979-8-89375-025-6 Publication Date: November 30, 2025 Format: Trade Paperback Pages...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, consider supporting our mission of making available contemporary and recovered #Latinoliterature for all audiences. Every act of generosity counts, no matter how small, and everyone has something to give. 🤝

Visit artepublicopress.com/donate to make a contribution today.
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Arte Público Press will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday! This year—and every year—we're thankful for you. 🦃 Estaremos cerrados jueves y viernes para celebrar Thanksgiving. Este año—y todos los años—estamos agradecidos de ustedes. #Thanksgiving2025
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Del #archivo: “La venganza del guajolote” de Xavier De León (El Heraldo Mexicano, 1927). Un guajolote protesta su destino festivo y promete venganza desde la barriga del comensal.

“Pues bien, si a mí me coméis,
os juro que en la barriga
os mostraré mi venganza…”
Dibujo en blanco y negro de un hombre cabalgando sobre un guajolote grande, como si fuera un caballo.
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM