This is probably one of my top favorite reviews I have received for any book, most likely because I place a lot of emotional energy into wanting The Church to understand my work as theological, but that is a whole other conversation. Here is a snippet of the review: " »
Elizabeth Acevedo’s top 5 book picks for Hispanic Heritage MonthAcevedo is a New York Times-bestselling author and National Poetry Slam champion.ABC NewsGood Morning America Check out "Tías and Primas" mentioned as one of Elizabeth Acevedo's recommendations. »
I did my most exciting interview to date! The day of the interview, I was speaking at Yale University later that day and had to call in for the interview from my Marriot hotel room (yes I am a bonvoy member). I was nervous but also in the thick of »
written by Brenda Gonzalez Writer and activist Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez’s sophomore book, Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, examines the various archetypes of Latinas in our families and how these women shape who we become. Mojica Rodríguez meditates on the context and »
Apple Books has picked Tías and Primas as a best of September book! Apple Books Review: Tías and PrimasWith disarming honesty, writer and activist Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez’s cultural study holds a mirror up to the way that Latine women are seen and see one another. She examines the »
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez was born into a large family from Nicaragua and grew up surrounded by all kinds of women: Her matriarchal abuela, her prima perfecta, her tía called la loca by people around her and more. In her latest book Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the »
When I first dreamt up this book, I imagined it having an artistic component. And so I ended up sending one of my favorite artists a DM asking her if she would illustrate the book with images of my own tías, primas, amigas, sisters. I wanted to use visual cues »
For a limited time, there is a sale happening over at my publisher, Hachette. Also all preorders will have a chance to enter a giveaway to win a sticker done by one of my all-time favorite artists: Josie Del Castillo. I cannot wait till you all see this masterpiece, and »
September 10th is the official publication date of my second book, Tías & Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us My publisher and Parnassus books have partnered up to do a book event and signing. Register here! The kicker is I get to chat with one of »
To say I was nervous about this interview is an understatement. I could barely sleep the night before this interview, and while I am told you cannot tell, if you listen closely you might find that I miss the intention of the interviewers questions a few times (lol!) We live »
...and Barnes and Noble is having a sale from today till Friday (4/17 till 4/19) They are running a special last-minute promotion on preorders from 4/17 to 4/19. Rewards & Premium Members can take 25% off all preorders using the code PREORDER25, including audiobooks and eBooks. »
