Welcome To Arte, Libros y Cultura
by LATINAFest
Enjoy a day immersed in culture and books! Meet your favorite Latine authors, listen to inspiring panels, join fun and educational activations, listen to spoken word poets and much, much more!
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SUNDAY AUGUST 25TH, 2025
11:00AM - 5:00PM
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Plaza de La Raza
3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
SPONSORS
The Alegría bilingual platforms include Alegría bilingual magazine, a quarterly print and digital vehicle; Alegría Mobile Bookstore, a traveling bookmobile that brings the joy of reading to younger generations in their own neighborhoods; and Alegría Video Series, a compilation of interviews with outstanding Latine/x arts and culture figures. Alegría also creates live events featuring brand activations.
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Supervisor Hilda L. Solis represents the First supervisorial district of Los Angeles County which is home to nearly two million people. The district covers 268.57 square miles and stretches from Silverlake and Eagle Rock east to the San Bernadino County line. The 1st supervisorial district includes portions of 20 cities and 23 unincorporated communities and 25 neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles.
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The Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB) vision is to be the leading resource and voice of Hispanic and diverse small businesses in the San Bernardino area.
If you are interested in sponsoring please send us an email to : latinafestevents@gmail.com
PANELS
Comadres Unfiltered
11:30am-12:00pm
Comadres Unfiltered is a podcast where four bilingual and bicultural comadres - Argelia, Mindy, Janett, and Diana - create a vibrant space to laugh, vent, and get real about sex, motherhood, marriage, and everything in between.
Ladies of Lopez
Owning Our Narrative
12:30-1:10pm
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Comadres Unfiltered
Books Into Movies
1:20pm-2:00pm
Road to Publishing
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Owning Our Narrative
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Books Into Movies
Fireside Chat : Building Wealth
3:15pm - 3:50pm
Workshops
Activations
Books and Looks:
A Mixed Up Clothing Runway and Fashion Show
Mixed Up Clothing is thrilled to present Books and Looks: A Runway and Fashion Show at the Artes, Libros y Cultura event. This runway will feature young multicultural models proudly showcasing outfits inspired by the Latina heritage fabrics while holding their favorite books. As each child walks the runway, their unique outfit and chosen book will highlight the importance of culture, diversity, and reading.
Join us in celebrating the fusion of fashion and literature and be inspired by our vibrant display of multiculturalism.
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Don't miss this unique and empowering experience!
@mixedupclothing
Sonia Smith Kang
Founder & Designer of Mixed Up Clothing
Sonia Smith Kang is the AfroLatina founder and designer of Mixed Up Clothing, a children's fashion brand that celebrates diversity and promotes cultural awareness through unique, stylish designs. A proud military brat born in Puerto Rico and stationed on O'ahu, Sonia transitioned from a successful nursing career to fashion to address the lack of multicultural representation in the fashion industry. A proud mom of four multicultural children, she creates vibrant collections inspired by cultures worldwide. Mixed Up Clothing is available at Target and Macys.com, earning features on NPR, KTLA, the Today Show, LA Times and in the LA Parent.