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Carlota Roa Receives Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards

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  Carlota Roa Receives Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards San Diego, California, 2025 — Writer Carlota Roa has been honored with an Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards , one of the most prestigious literary recognitions in the United States dedicated to literature in both Spanish and English. The award was granted for her book Calaveras Literarias , a work that pays tribute to the Mexican tradition of calaveras —literary skulls—blending creativity, satire, and poetry in a unique style that resonates with readers of all ages. With this recognition, Roa strengthens her position as a prominent voice in contemporary Latin American literature, showcasing the cultural and literary richness of Mexico to an international audience. “Receiving this distinction is an honor I share with my community and with all those who keep the tradition of calaveras literarias alive,” the author said. The International Latino Book Awards , organized by Latin...
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Carlota Roa recibe Mención Honorífica en los International

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 Carlota Roa recibe Mención Honorífica en los International Latino Book Awards San Diego, California, 2025 — La escritora Carlota Roa fue reconocida con una Mención Honorífica en los International Latino Book Awards, uno de los premios literarios más importantes de Estados Unidos dedicados a la literatura en español e inglés. El reconocimiento fue otorgado por su obra Calaveras Literarias, un libro que rinde homenaje a la tradición mexicana de las calaveras, fusionando creatividad, sátira y poesía en un estilo propio que conecta con lectores de todas las edades. Con este galardón, Roa consolida su posición como una voz destacada en la literatura latinoamericana contemporánea, proyectando la riqueza cultural y literaria de México hacia un público internacional. “Recibir esta distinción es un honor que comparto con mi comunidad y con todas las personas que mantienen viva la tradición de las calaveras literarias”, expresó la autora. Los International Latino Book Awards, organizados po...
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The Apples of Gustavo Kraitz: More Than Fruit—Memory and Art

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                            CarlotaRoa@ The Apples of Gustavo Kraitz: More Than Fruit—Memory and Art When we think of an apple, something simple might come to mind: a red, juicy fruit, a symbol of health or temptation. But in the hands of artist Gustavo Kraitz, an apple becomes something much deeper—a metaphor for memory, human fragility, and a history that must not be forgotten. Gustavo Kraitz, an Argentine sculptor living in Sweden, is known for his series of apple sculptures made of ceramics, bronze, and stone. One of his most powerful works is the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial , where dozens of stone apples rest silently at the base of the monument, alluding to the lives lost during the Holocaust. But why an apple? In Kraitz’s work, the apple doesn’t symbolize sin or temptation. It represents interrupted everyday life. It is the object left behind on a kitchen table, in a schoolbag, in a story that was never finished....
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Discover the Magic of Burrell School Winery: Where Wine is Learned, Tasted, and Lived

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                        CarlotaRoa@ Tucked into the scenic hills of Los Gatos, Burrell School Winery offers more than just a tasting—it’s a full experience that blends education, beauty, and flavor in one unforgettable visit.   Learn As You Walk Here, you don’t just sip wine—you walk the land and learn its story. Guided by Dave, the charismatic and incredibly knowledgeable owner, you’ll stroll through the picturesque vineyards while learning about:  The different grape varieties and how they’re grown  The agricultural side of winemaking  How soil, climate, and altitude shape each wine’s personality Dave isn’t just a winemaker—he’s a true wine educator, full of charm, experience, and passion that make learning fun and memorable. Taste with All Your Senses As you learn, you taste—this is where the real magic happens. Each class or tour includes a curated wine tasting, paired with:  Fresh, seasonal tapas ...
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Between Sky and Fog: Alebrijes in San Francisco

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                           Carlota Roa@ Between Sky and Fog: Alebrijes in San Francisco There are places where cultures not only coexist but embrace each other. Where the colors of an ancestral tradition can dance atop the modern concrete of a futuristic city. San Francisco is one of those places. And in its multicultural heart, an enchanted echo resounds: the brilliant whisper of the alebrijes , those mythical beings born from the fevered dream of Pedro Linares in Mexico, now walk — or fly — among San Francisco’s gardens. Alebrijes: Guardians of the Mexican Soul Alebrijes are not just papier-mâché figures. They are poetry in form, dreams painted with soul. Surreal, magical, and deeply spiritual, these fantastic beings combine parts of real and imagined animals. Born in Mexico City in the 1930s, they have since protected Mexican identity as totems of resistance and vibrant color. An Enchanted Juxtaposition The j...
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Alebrijes en San Francisco, Una yuxtaposición encantada.

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                         Carlota Roa@ Entre Cielo y Niebla: Alebrijes en San Francisco Hay lugares donde las culturas no solo conviven, sino que se abrazan. Donde los colores de una tradición ancestral pueden bailar sobre el concreto moderno de una ciudad futurista. San Francisco es uno de esos lugares. Y en su corazón multicultural, resuena un eco encantado: el susurro brillante de los alebrijes, esos seres míticos nacidos del sueño febril de Pedro Linares en México, ahora caminan —o vuelan— entre los jardines de San Francisco.   Alebrijes: guardianes del alma Mexicana. Los alebrijes no son solo figuras de papel maché. Son poesía en forma, sueños pintados con el alma. Surrealistas, mágicos y profundamente espirituales, estos seres fantásticos combinan partes de animales reales e imaginarios. Nacieron en la Ciudad de México en la década de 1930, y desde entonces han custodiado la identidad mexicana como tótems de resi...
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El Misticismo de las Velas: Luces que Conectan Cuerpo, Alma y Energía

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                     C arlota Roa@ El Misticismo de las Velas: Luces que Conectan Cuerpo, Alma y Energía Desde tiempos inmemoriales, el ser humano ha encendido velas para pedir, agradecer, proteger o simplemente meditar. Aunque hoy las usamos en cenas románticas o cortes de electricidad, las velas encierran un simbolismo profundo, casi mágico, que ha sido parte de rituales, ceremonias y creencias en todo el mundo.  ¿Por qué una vela es más que cera y mecha? Cuando enciendes una vela, estás liberando una intención. La llama representa el alma, el movimiento, la transformación. El fuego ha sido considerado sagrado en múltiples culturas: desde los antiguos rituales paganos hasta las ofrendas en iglesias y altares personales. La cera representa la materia, el cuerpo que se consume; la llama, el espíritu que se eleva. Juntas, forman una danza mística entre lo físico y lo espiritual.  El lenguaje secreto del color Cada colo...
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