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National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf

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Non-member

The Journey to Becoming Deaf Latino Authors: Writing Stories That Inspire Future Generations is a special virtual panel presented by the National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf (NHLAD) in celebration of Deaf Awareness Month. Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 8:00&ndash;9:30 PM Eastern Time via Zoom for an inspiring conversation with Deaf Latino authors and storytellers. Our panelists will share their personal journeys into writing, the experiences that shaped their work, the importance of Deaf Latino representation in literature, and how storytelling can preserve culture, identity, language, and community history.Participants will have an opportunity to learn from the experiences of Andera Martinez, Angel Ramos, Jasmine Garcia-Freeland, and Patti S&aacute;nchez, with the discussion moderated by Octavio Cuenca Maldonado. Whether you are an aspiring writer, student, educator, community leader, or simply someone who values Deaf Latino stories, we invite you to join us for an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration.

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The Journey to Becoming Deaf Latino Authors: Writing Stories That Inspire Future Generations is a special virtual panel presented by the National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf (NHLAD) in celebration of Deaf Awareness Month. Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 8:00–9:30 PM Eastern Time via Zoom for an inspiring conversation with Deaf Latino authors and storytellers. Our panelists will share their personal journeys into writing, the experiences that shaped their work, the importance of Deaf Latino representation in literature, and how storytelling can preserve culture, identity, language, and community history.Participants will have an opportunity to learn from the experiences of Andera Martinez, Angel Ramos, Jasmine Garcia-Freeland, and Patti Sánchez, with the discussion moderated by Octavio Cuenca Maldonado. Whether you are an aspiring writer, student, educator, community leader, or simply someone who values Deaf Latino stories, we invite you to join us for an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration.

National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf

The Journey to Becoming Deaf Latino Authors

Zoom

Non-member

$5