by Lizette Epps, Breadth of Hope LLC
Breadth of Hope LLC is excited to announce that Lizette Epps, a local author, community leader, and advocate, will be honored at the upcoming 2024 International Latino Book Awards ceremony. Her debut book, Our Voices: Little Stories Through A Latina Lens, has been awarded Best Young Adult Nonfiction Book and has received an Honorable Mention for The Dolores Huerta Best Cultural & Community Themed Book.
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Los Angeles City College in California. The International Latino Book Awards (ILBA), the largest Latino literary and cultural awards program in the United States, celebrate works that portray Latino culture, heritage, and identity, recognizing authors who make significant contributions to the literary community.
Released on Jan. 13, 2024, “Our Voices: Little Stories Through A Latina Lens” is a poignant collection of short stories that explores the diverse experiences, challenges, triumphs, and resilience of Latin and Hispanic people across the United States. Since its launch, the book has garnered widespread acclaim and is currently the #1 bestseller on Amazon in the Afro-Latino Studies category.
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the International Latino Book Awards,” said Lizette Epps. “This recognition is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of sharing the rich, diverse experiences of Latin and Hispanic communities. I am excited to join so many talented authors at this celebration of Latino literature.”
The book is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in Spanish and English. For more information and ways to purchase the book, please visit www.breadthofhope.com.
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