As one of the largest cultural events of the year, the annual Latino Book & Family Festival showcases the richness of Latino culture and the power of literacy. This eagerly anticipated event features over 125 exhibitors organized into themed villages, highlighting authors, children, community, education, health, delectable food, and captivating entertainment.
Mark your calendars for June 10, 2023, as we come together from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the scenic MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus at 1 Barnard Drive. Organized by Empowering Latino Futures, this festival proudly welcomes over 30 accomplished authors who have penned works across diverse genres, focusing on Latino experiences.
The event will feature keynote speakers: Reyna Grande, the acclaimed author of The Distance Between Us, A Dream Called Home, Across a Hundred Mountains, Dancing with Butterflies, and A Ballad of Love and Glory; Jimmy Figueroa, the inspiring executive director of Operation Hope and a motivational speaker from Oceanside; and the best-known author in North San Diego County, Victor Villaseñor.
The festival includes activities for the whole family: a dedicated children's stage, bilingual engagements, and exciting book giveaways. Furthermore, informative workshops will feature authors and experts addressing health, education, and financial empowerment topics.
Established in Los Angeles in 1997 and co-produced by the renowned actor and community activist Edward James Olmos, the Latino Book & Family Festival catalyzes literacy, culture, and education within a warm and inclusive environment suitable for all family members.
Live Entertainment:
● Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
● Kainga Music - steel drums, including school programs from Foussat, Grapevine, Casita, and Bobier
● San Bernardino Ballet Folklorico Cultural
● Vista Rancho Buena Vista Mariachi Band
● Escondido Rose Elementary – Ignite Dance Group
● Vista, Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts
Our 2023 Festival Partners: Host: MiraCosta College. Major partners: TrueCare, KNSD NBC7. Padrino Partners: AARP California, Molina Healthcare, North San Diego County Promise. Compadre Partners: Blue Shield of California, Lived Experiences, MAAC, Minute Maid Aguas Frecas, MyPoint Credit Union, OPSAM Health, Palomar College, Vista Community Clinic, Watkins Wellness. Amigo Partners: California Coast Credit Union, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Fondo de Cutura Economica, Mission Federal Credit Union, Neighborhood Healthcare, San Diego Council on Literacy, San Diego County Library, Universidad Popular, and Tina Zucker.
