"History is written by the victors" ~ Repeated by Winston Churchill

And the True story remains untold... until now! Award winning author, Adriana Erin Rivera, shares her intimate story of cultural identity, love of heritage, and determination to become a published author of Latine stories.

She was selected by the Smithsonian Institute to highlight the true history of Puerto Rico through a children's chapter book based on archival history notes within the Institute. 'Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary From 1989' weaves history with creative mastery through the eyes of a 12 year old girl named Paloma.

But, what brings 'Paloma's Song' to life are the heartwarming details inspired by Adriana's own childhood spent visiting her abuelo's finca on the island.

Learn how Adriana's destiny started at 6 years old with her first written book. Her journey traveled through musicals, theater, acting and songwriting with her songs performed in NYC!

The inside scoop is jaw dropping and listeners will agree with the Smithsonian; no one could have written this book better than Adriana Erin Rivera. Reach out on her social media platforms like Instagram TikTok and Threads

Takeaways:

💖 Adriana's childhood experiences on her grandfather's farm inspired her writing.

💖 Adriana's characters often reflect her Latina heritage.

💖 Mentorship played a crucial role in her writing journey.

💖 Cultural representation in literature is essential for understanding identity.

💖 Children's literature is perfect for correcting historical narratives

💖 Being othered can be healed by revisiting the moment to create a new memory with grace

Consuelo is a First Gen Peruvian, structural engineer, mother and Scorpio fired Latina out to hold the mic and shine the light for amazing Latinas and advocates who share their journey from ancestry to authenticity in their most genuine voice. 

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