Dennis Raphael Garcia
@drgarciaauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning author. Telling stories of resilience and heritage. 📚 Author of Marine, Public Servant, Kansan & Las Madres.
www.dennisraphaelgarcia.com
www.dennisraphaelgarcia.com
The women in Las Madres left stories to guide and inspire.
Every risk they took and every challenge they overcame became part of who we are today.
📚 40% off + free shipping in U.S. w/ code 24KLA25
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
Every risk they took and every challenge they overcame became part of who we are today.
📚 40% off + free shipping in U.S. w/ code 24KLA25
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The women in Las Madres left stories to guide and inspire.
Every risk they took and every challenge they overcame became part of who we are today.
📚 40% off + free shipping in U.S. w/ code 24KLA25
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
Every risk they took and every challenge they overcame became part of who we are today.
📚 40% off + free shipping in U.S. w/ code 24KLA25
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
Every family has its storytellers. The women in Las Madres were mine—courageous, patient, and steadfast.
Give the gifts of story and inspiration that endure. 40% off via @UniversityPressOfKansas (code 24KLA25).
📚 kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LatinxAuthors
Give the gifts of story and inspiration that endure. 40% off via @UniversityPressOfKansas (code 24KLA25).
📚 kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LatinxAuthors
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Every family has its storytellers. The women in Las Madres were mine—courageous, patient, and steadfast.
Give the gifts of story and inspiration that endure. 40% off via @UniversityPressOfKansas (code 24KLA25).
📚 kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LatinxAuthors
Give the gifts of story and inspiration that endure. 40% off via @UniversityPressOfKansas (code 24KLA25).
📚 kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LatinxAuthors
There’s something exciting about libraries. That’s where stories like Las Madres live the longest.
Grateful to @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for carrying these voices forward.
40% off (+ free shipping in the U.S.) w/ code 24KLA25 → kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LibrariesMatter
Grateful to @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for carrying these voices forward.
40% off (+ free shipping in the U.S.) w/ code 24KLA25 → kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LibrariesMatter
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
There’s something exciting about libraries. That’s where stories like Las Madres live the longest.
Grateful to @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for carrying these voices forward.
40% off (+ free shipping in the U.S.) w/ code 24KLA25 → kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LibrariesMatter
Grateful to @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for carrying these voices forward.
40% off (+ free shipping in the U.S.) w/ code 24KLA25 → kansaspress.ku.edu/kla2025
#LasMadres #LibrariesMatter
Honored that Las Madres received three awards at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards:
🥇 Gold – The Dolores Huerta Best Culture & Community Themed Book
🥇 Gold – The Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book
🥉 Bronze Medal – Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book
#LasMadres #LatinoBookAwards
🥇 Gold – The Dolores Huerta Best Culture & Community Themed Book
🥇 Gold – The Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book
🥉 Bronze Medal – Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book
#LasMadres #LatinoBookAwards
October 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Honored that Las Madres received three awards at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards:
🥇 Gold – The Dolores Huerta Best Culture & Community Themed Book
🥇 Gold – The Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book
🥉 Bronze Medal – Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book
#LasMadres #LatinoBookAwards
🥇 Gold – The Dolores Huerta Best Culture & Community Themed Book
🥇 Gold – The Mimi Lozano Best Family History Book
🥉 Bronze Medal – Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book
#LasMadres #LatinoBookAwards
Grateful to the Weaving for Justice community in Las Cruces for a beautiful day of connection and storytelling. 💜📚
Honored to share Las Madres among people whose work continues the tradition of resilience and artistry across generations.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #CommunityStories
Honored to share Las Madres among people whose work continues the tradition of resilience and artistry across generations.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #CommunityStories
October 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Grateful to the Weaving for Justice community in Las Cruces for a beautiful day of connection and storytelling. 💜📚
Honored to share Las Madres among people whose work continues the tradition of resilience and artistry across generations.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #CommunityStories
Honored to share Las Madres among people whose work continues the tradition of resilience and artistry across generations.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #CommunityStories
Tomorrow I’ll be in Las Cruces with Weaving for Justice — a group whose work honoring women’s weaving cooperatives in Chiapas continues to inspire me.
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfzvEs2a8
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfzvEs2a8
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tomorrow I’ll be in Las Cruces with Weaving for Justice — a group whose work honoring women’s weaving cooperatives in Chiapas continues to inspire me.
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfzvEs2a8
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/1GfzvEs2a8
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
Next Saturday, I’ll be in Las Cruces, New Mexico with Weaving for Justice — an organization whose work connects art, culture, and community across borders.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
October 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next Saturday, I’ll be in Las Cruces, New Mexico with Weaving for Justice — an organization whose work connects art, culture, and community across borders.
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
#LasMadres #WeavingForJustice #LasCrucesEvents #CommunityStories #LatinxAuthors
Grateful to join the Paramount Unified community today at Hispanic Family Heritage Day. 💜✨
A beautiful evening of music, food, and family — honoring culture and celebrating stories that connect us all. 📚🎶🌮
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityCelebration #LasMadres
A beautiful evening of music, food, and family — honoring culture and celebrating stories that connect us all. 📚🎶🌮
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityCelebration #LasMadres
September 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Grateful to join the Paramount Unified community today at Hispanic Family Heritage Day. 💜✨
A beautiful evening of music, food, and family — honoring culture and celebrating stories that connect us all. 📚🎶🌮
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityCelebration #LasMadres
A beautiful evening of music, food, and family — honoring culture and celebrating stories that connect us all. 📚🎶🌮
#HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityCelebration #LasMadres
In my third blog post for the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social, I put in context the true objective of today's deportation cruelty.
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/09/18/hispanic-heritage-month-blog
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/09/18/hispanic-heritage-month-blog
September 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In my third blog post for the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social, I put in context the true objective of today's deportation cruelty.
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/09/18/hispanic-heritage-month-blog
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2025/09/18/hispanic-heritage-month-blog
For Hispanic Heritage Month, I had the chance to write for the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social about the common experiences that shaped Hispanic families in the 20th Century.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2fs9kmp7
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth #HeartlandHistory #FamilyStories
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2fs9kmp7
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth #HeartlandHistory #FamilyStories
September 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
For Hispanic Heritage Month, I had the chance to write for the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social about the common experiences that shaped Hispanic families in the 20th Century.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2fs9kmp7
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth #HeartlandHistory #FamilyStories
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2fs9kmp7
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth #HeartlandHistory #FamilyStories
The Kansas Book Festival was a day filled with conversations, community, and a shared love of stories. 📚✨
Spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table reminded me how meaningful it is to meet readers face-to-face. My thanks to everyone who made this day possible. 💜
Spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table reminded me how meaningful it is to meet readers face-to-face. My thanks to everyone who made this day possible. 💜
September 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Kansas Book Festival was a day filled with conversations, community, and a shared love of stories. 📚✨
Spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table reminded me how meaningful it is to meet readers face-to-face. My thanks to everyone who made this day possible. 💜
Spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table reminded me how meaningful it is to meet readers face-to-face. My thanks to everyone who made this day possible. 💜
I’m at the Kansas Book Festival today at Washburn University, spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table and meeting so many thoughtful readers. 📚✨
If you’re here at the festival, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival
If you’re here at the festival, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival
September 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I’m at the Kansas Book Festival today at Washburn University, spending time at the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social table and meeting so many thoughtful readers. 📚✨
If you’re here at the festival, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival
If you’re here at the festival, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #KansasBookFestival
Last night at Washburn University, I was recognized for Las Madres with a 2025 Kansas Notable Book Award. 📚✨
My heartfelt thanks to the State Library of Kansas and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for believing in these stories and bringing them to readers. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
My heartfelt thanks to the State Library of Kansas and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for believing in these stories and bringing them to readers. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Last night at Washburn University, I was recognized for Las Madres with a 2025 Kansas Notable Book Award. 📚✨
My heartfelt thanks to the State Library of Kansas and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for believing in these stories and bringing them to readers. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
My heartfelt thanks to the State Library of Kansas and @univpressofkansas.bsky.social for believing in these stories and bringing them to readers. 🙏
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Yesterday Las Madres found its way into a small circle of readers gathered at Best Cellars, Wine, Books & Gifts. There’s something special about sharing stories in an intimate setting — over a glass of wine, in good company, with space to reflect on family, history, & ties that carry us forward.
September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Yesterday Las Madres found its way into a small circle of readers gathered at Best Cellars, Wine, Books & Gifts. There’s something special about sharing stories in an intimate setting — over a glass of wine, in good company, with space to reflect on family, history, & ties that carry us forward.
Looking forward to the Kansas Book Festival in Topeka on Sept 20. 📚
I’ll be at the University Press of Kansas booth. I will have my book, Las Madres, named a 2025 Kansas Notable Book, available for sale and signing.
Big thanks to @UnivPressKansas for their support—stop by the table and say hello!
I’ll be at the University Press of Kansas booth. I will have my book, Las Madres, named a 2025 Kansas Notable Book, available for sale and signing.
Big thanks to @UnivPressKansas for their support—stop by the table and say hello!
September 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Looking forward to the Kansas Book Festival in Topeka on Sept 20. 📚
I’ll be at the University Press of Kansas booth. I will have my book, Las Madres, named a 2025 Kansas Notable Book, available for sale and signing.
Big thanks to @UnivPressKansas for their support—stop by the table and say hello!
I’ll be at the University Press of Kansas booth. I will have my book, Las Madres, named a 2025 Kansas Notable Book, available for sale and signing.
Big thanks to @UnivPressKansas for their support—stop by the table and say hello!
Grateful to Whitney Hodgin and the Dodge City Globe for covering my September 16 talk at Dodge City Community College. 📚
https://www.dodgeglobe.com/author-garcia-shares-message-of-hope-on-mexican-ind-day/<a href="/hashtag/close-modal" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#close-modal
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
https://www.dodgeglobe.com/author-garcia-shares-message-of-hope-on-mexican-ind-day/<a href="/hashtag/close-modal" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#close-modal
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Grateful to Whitney Hodgin and the Dodge City Globe for covering my September 16 talk at Dodge City Community College. 📚
https://www.dodgeglobe.com/author-garcia-shares-message-of-hope-on-mexican-ind-day/<a href="/hashtag/close-modal" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#close-modal
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
https://www.dodgeglobe.com/author-garcia-shares-message-of-hope-on-mexican-ind-day/<a href="/hashtag/close-modal" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#close-modal
@univpressofkansas.bsky.social
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Yesterday in Colby, I had the privilege of sharing Las Madres at Pioneer Memorial Library. 📚
Tonight, the journey continues in Dodge City:
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Best Cellars Wine, Gifts & Books, 2002 1st Ave, Suite A
If you're in the area, I hope you'll join me!
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Tonight, the journey continues in Dodge City:
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Best Cellars Wine, Gifts & Books, 2002 1st Ave, Suite A
If you're in the area, I hope you'll join me!
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Yesterday in Colby, I had the privilege of sharing Las Madres at Pioneer Memorial Library. 📚
Tonight, the journey continues in Dodge City:
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Best Cellars Wine, Gifts & Books, 2002 1st Ave, Suite A
If you're in the area, I hope you'll join me!
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Tonight, the journey continues in Dodge City:
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Best Cellars Wine, Gifts & Books, 2002 1st Ave, Suite A
If you're in the area, I hope you'll join me!
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Driving into Colby with the sun rising over the High Plains. 🌅🚗
Coming back to this community reminds me of the connections and conversations we’ve shared here before. I’m grateful for the chance to return with Las Madres and continue those stories together. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Coming back to this community reminds me of the connections and conversations we’ve shared here before. I’m grateful for the chance to return with Las Madres and continue those stories together. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Driving into Colby with the sun rising over the High Plains. 🌅🚗
Coming back to this community reminds me of the connections and conversations we’ve shared here before. I’m grateful for the chance to return with Las Madres and continue those stories together. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Coming back to this community reminds me of the connections and conversations we’ve shared here before. I’m grateful for the chance to return with Las Madres and continue those stories together. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Returning to Dodge City felt like coming back to the heart of Las Madres. ❤️
Thank you, Dodge City Community College for hosting us, and for all who attended 📚
Weren't able to make it last night? I'll be in KS at multiple book signing events this week.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Thank you, Dodge City Community College for hosting us, and for all who attended 📚
Weren't able to make it last night? I'll be in KS at multiple book signing events this week.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Returning to Dodge City felt like coming back to the heart of Las Madres. ❤️
Thank you, Dodge City Community College for hosting us, and for all who attended 📚
Weren't able to make it last night? I'll be in KS at multiple book signing events this week.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Thank you, Dodge City Community College for hosting us, and for all who attended 📚
Weren't able to make it last night? I'll be in KS at multiple book signing events this week.
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to honor immigrant families and stories like those in Las Madres. 🇲🇽📚
Candelaria, Rafaela, and Irene—my great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother overcame a number of challenges through faith, hard work, determination, and love of family. ❤️
Candelaria, Rafaela, and Irene—my great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother overcame a number of challenges through faith, hard work, determination, and love of family. ❤️
September 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to honor immigrant families and stories like those in Las Madres. 🇲🇽📚
Candelaria, Rafaela, and Irene—my great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother overcame a number of challenges through faith, hard work, determination, and love of family. ❤️
Candelaria, Rafaela, and Irene—my great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother overcame a number of challenges through faith, hard work, determination, and love of family. ❤️
This Tuesday I’ll be at Dodge City Community College sharing Las Madres. 🌾
Honored to reflect on the main characters, Irene, Candelaria, and Rafaela all who lived in Dodge City.
📍 DC3 Library | 6:30 PM
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAyxpjkub/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Honored to reflect on the main characters, Irene, Candelaria, and Rafaela all who lived in Dodge City.
📍 DC3 Library | 6:30 PM
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAyxpjkub/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This Tuesday I’ll be at Dodge City Community College sharing Las Madres. 🌾
Honored to reflect on the main characters, Irene, Candelaria, and Rafaela all who lived in Dodge City.
📍 DC3 Library | 6:30 PM
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAyxpjkub/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Honored to reflect on the main characters, Irene, Candelaria, and Rafaela all who lived in Dodge City.
📍 DC3 Library | 6:30 PM
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAyxpjkub/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
🚂 Heading back to Kansas by train for my #LasMadres tour events during #HispanicHeritageMonth. These are the same tracks that carried so many immigrant families—including mine—to the High Plains. Honored to return and share their stories. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
🚂 Heading back to Kansas by train for my #LasMadres tour events during #HispanicHeritageMonth. These are the same tracks that carried so many immigrant families—including mine—to the High Plains. Honored to return and share their stories. 📚
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #HispanicHeritageMonth
Excited to share that I’ll be adding a new stop on my Kansas tour 📚✨
Join me at Best Cellars in Dodge City on Sept 18, 6 PM for a book signing & author event. Honored to bring Las Madres—a 2025 Kansas Notable Book—back to the community that shaped so much of its story. 🍷
Join me at Best Cellars in Dodge City on Sept 18, 6 PM for a book signing & author event. Honored to bring Las Madres—a 2025 Kansas Notable Book—back to the community that shaped so much of its story. 🍷
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Excited to share that I’ll be adding a new stop on my Kansas tour 📚✨
Join me at Best Cellars in Dodge City on Sept 18, 6 PM for a book signing & author event. Honored to bring Las Madres—a 2025 Kansas Notable Book—back to the community that shaped so much of its story. 🍷
Join me at Best Cellars in Dodge City on Sept 18, 6 PM for a book signing & author event. Honored to bring Las Madres—a 2025 Kansas Notable Book—back to the community that shaped so much of its story. 🍷
Grateful to Eisenhower Fellow Marti Cortez—herself a descendant of Hispanic immigrants—for sharing why Las Madres resonates with her this #HispanicHeritageMonth. Our stories are interconnected, and they matter more than ever. 📚 #LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
September 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Grateful to Eisenhower Fellow Marti Cortez—herself a descendant of Hispanic immigrants—for sharing why Las Madres resonates with her this #HispanicHeritageMonth. Our stories are interconnected, and they matter more than ever. 📚 #LasMadres #KansasNotableBook
Heading to Colby on Sept 17 to talk about Las Madres.
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us of the Hispanic immigrant families and their contributions to Kansas communities and history.
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/17BZxXwxZJ/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #DodgeCityKS #LatinaStories
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us of the Hispanic immigrant families and their contributions to Kansas communities and history.
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/17BZxXwxZJ/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #DodgeCityKS #LatinaStories
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Heading to Colby on Sept 17 to talk about Las Madres.
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us of the Hispanic immigrant families and their contributions to Kansas communities and history.
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/17BZxXwxZJ/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #DodgeCityKS #LatinaStories
Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us of the Hispanic immigrant families and their contributions to Kansas communities and history.
RSVP now: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/17BZxXwxZJ/
#LasMadres #KansasNotableBook #DodgeCityKS #LatinaStories