National Book Launch Tardeada: “The Donkey Lady”

Join us and Aztlan Libre Press for the Official National Book Launch of “The Donkey Lady”

Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 6 PM.
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center
922 San Pedro Avenue

This event is free and open to the public.

The Donkey Lady/A Graphic Parable is the first Children’s/Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction title by Aztlan Libre Press. Written by celebrated literary icon and former San Antonio and Texas Poet Laureate, Dr. Carmen Tafolla with vivid illustrations by Thelma Ortiz Muraida.

This book is more than a simple haunting tale. The graphic book reimagines a cornerstone of San Antonio folklore, transforming it into a profound Chicana narrative centered on resilience, compassion, and historical justice.

The evening serves as a multisensory cultural celebration featuring:

• Dramatic Reading by Dr. Tafolla and others

• Exhibit of Thelma Ortiz-Muraida’s original graphic artwork, and

• Conjunto Music with Juan and Armando Tejeda

Book Signing with Carmen Tafolla & Thelma Ortiz-Muraida. Books will be available for purchase. Reception with light refreshments.

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For more information call 210-228-0201.

Event Parking is available at San Antonio College Lot #28 on the corner of Evergreen St. and Maverick St. The Esperanza entrance is on Evergreen St.

There is additional parking for persons with physical disabilities at the Planned Parenthood Parking Lot next to the Esperanza off of San Pedro Avenue. Permits are available inside at the sign-in table.