Cafecito con Cultura

Our quarterly book club invites you to explore powerful Latinx literature with a quarterly book selection, virtual meet up, and companion readers guide. Designed for busy professionals, this program offers a flexible way to engage with culture, identity, and storytelling. Meetings are held quarterly at 6:00 PM EST!

 

Currently Reading

 

Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Edgar Gomez

Alligator Tears is a fiercely defiant memoir-in-essays charting Gomez’s quest to claw his family out of poverty by any means necessary and exposing the archetype of the humble poor person for what it is: a scam that insists we remain quiet and servile while we wait for a prize that will always be out of reach. For those chasing the American Dream and those jaded by it, Gomez’s unforgettable story is a testament to finding love, purpose, and community on your own terms, smiling with all your fake teeth. Our next book club will be on

 

Next meeting: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 6pm EST/3pm PST

 
Mayren Rancifer