Mothers and Daughters: Novels Centering Fierce Mexican-American Women
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Saturday, November 16
Leamos Tent
Marcela Fuentes, Malas, and Anamely Salgado Reyes, My Mother Cursed My Name, explore the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters in Mexican-American families. Both novels explore themes of generational trauma, fierce love, and identity across time. Set against the backdrop of Tejano culture, these stories weave together curses, family secrets, and supernatural elements, offering poignant insights into the resilience and strength of women navigating the past and shaping their futures.
- Books: Malas, My Mother Cursed My Name
- Book Type: Fiction
- Authors: Marcela Fuentes, Anamely Salgado Reyes
- Moderator: Carmen Gray
- Book Signing: 12:00 PM at Main Signing Tent