Enjoy this cultural experience and get free snacks:

VENUE: Parkland Magnet High School
(All events at this venue are private, for students only)

10:30 – 10:45 | Exhibit Opens/browse Güipil books / Visit the Media Center at Parkland High School.

10:45 – 10:55 AM ET | Opening Keynote
Join award-winning best-selling author Rebeca Segebre as she discusses You were born to write it/Tu Naciste para escribirlo (Güipil Publishing House), a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers young and old.

PANEL ONE – Presenting this Must-Read Young Adult Story Book

11:00 – 11:35 AM ET | Be Positive, Be amazing
Authenticity, fate and fun make up this young adult compendium of stories in English and Spanish.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from five of our Güipil authors, who will read stories from Be positive, Be amazing, the Young Adult edition of their Güipil books.

Lidia Susana Pocasangre, Healing Wounds (Güipil Impact)
Carmen Hernandez, A message to your heart (Güipil Hope)
Ileana Calero, 40 extra days in danger (Güipil Inspiration)
Claudia Galvan, From Orphans to Daughters (Güipil Impact)
Ana Yaheli Sanchez, Purpose and self-steam (Güipil Hope)
Moderator: Kizzy Lewis-Phillips, Library Media Specialist, Parkland Magnet High School (NC)

11:35 – 11:45 PM ET | Informal Lunch – Present the Güipil Book Club Picks
Our recommendation? These titles will keep the discussion going. Pizza for all that stay.

Lidia Susana Pocasangre, Healing Wounds (Güipil Impact)
Claudia Galvan, From Orphans to Daughters (Güipil Impact)

Moderator: Kizzy Lewis-Phillips, Library Media Specialist, Parkland Magnet High School (NC)

Translation: Julia Amanda, Senior student at Parkland High School.

VENUE: SBC Forsyth Tech –
(All welcome, for the public, requires FREE registration)

2:00 – 2:10 PM ET | Afternoon welcome at the SBC Forsyth Tech
President of Editorial Güipil and lifelong writer Rebeca Segebre discusses the forthcoming events for the Güipil Festival of books and Latino authors.

2:10 – 2:45 PM ET | Memorable Stories Presentation
Memoir authors discuss their pasts and how it shaped their futures, for better and worse.

 Lidia Susana Pocasangre, Healing Wounds (Güipil Impact)
Carmen Hernandez, A message to your heart (Güipil Hope)
Ileana Calero, 40 extra days in danger (Güipil Inspiration)
Claudia Galvan, From Orphans to Daughters (Güipil Impact)
Ana Yaheli Sanchez, Purpose and self-steam (Güipil Hope)
Moderator: Rebeca Segebre, President and Founder, Editorial Güipil, (NC)

2:45 – 3:30 PM ET | Culture, Family, and Contemporary Themes
Join us for an exciting book launch as part of the Güipil Festival, as thirty members of the Güipil Academy present their latest collection, Mujer Valiosa, with the title “Words that heal.” This inspiring collection explores the many trials and triumphs of Latino women in the USA, through a compendium of women’s stories written by our Güipil Academy authors.

Through their poignant and powerful narratives, these authors share their personal experiences and journeys, offering insights and lessons learned along the way. From overcoming adversity to finding strength in community and cultural heritage, these stories are sure to inspire and resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

During this book launch, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their writing process and inspiration. You’ll also have the chance to purchase the book and have it signed by the authors themselves.

Whether you are a fan of powerful storytelling, interested in Latino women’s experiences in the USA, or simply looking for a meaningful read, this book launch is not to be missed. Join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and celebration of the power of storytelling to heal and connect.

*Reserve your seat now, seats are very limited