by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

02-26-25

Suzi Ayarza will be holding a book presentation, signing and Dominican Republican Independence Day Celebration at Southwest Texas College library, Thursday, February 27th from 11AM – 12 Noon

by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian

02-24-25

Author Suzy Ayarza and founder of Inclusive Minds PLLC will be hosting a Dominican themed event and book signing at Southwest Texas College this Thursday, February 27th from 11AM-12:30 PM at the Southwest Texas College Library in Uvalde. The event will feature Dominican music and food along with information about the culture. 

“The event takes place on Dominican Independence Day, so I decided to make it an Independence Day celebration themed, book presentation and signing. I will do a presentation on my book, Read That Again. I will give tips to improve mental health and the overall quality of life,” Ayarza said.

According to the brief posted on the book’s Amazon.com page it states:  This book offers statements, affirmations and quotes that will allow the readers to reflect and make changes in their lives that can have significant success in achieving peace, fulfillment, happiness and an overall improved mental health.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

  Eight authors will be participating in a book signing event at the El Progreso Memorial Library this Thursday, September 28th from Noon to 5 PM 

 Rosemarie De Luanay Carr

  Rosemarie De Luanay Carr’s biographical book, Paul Louis De Luanay, Artist, Musician, educator: An Old Word American is the story of one of Rosemarie’s ancestors whose tran-atlanic journey led from poverty to prominence. Launay is described as a “Multi-talented Renaissance Man.”

Bowie V. Ibarra

  Bowie V. Ibarra, another author who will be participating in the Library’s book signing event has written several books including: Apocalypse, Texas Assassins, Down the Road, Holiday of the Dead, La Lchuza, Legend of St. Uvalde.

  According to information posted on  El Progreso Memorial Library’s Facebook page: “He was born and raised in Uvalde, Texas, to a school principal and a book keeper. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and a Master of Arts in Theatre History. Bowie makes his home in San Antonio and hopes readers enjoy all his written works, and encourages everyone to network with him at his official website, ZBFBooks.com” 

Charlene Peoples Fowler

  “Introducing first time author Charlene Peoples Fowler, a retired teacher in Pleasanton. Charlene has written “LADIES FROM HELL” It is not about bad women but Historical Autobiography beginning with male Scottish Warriors who fought in WWI and WWII. It is their attitude that continues in the Peebles/Peoples family today. Their stubborn and fierce attitude is the reason that family has overcome many obstacles to survive throughout the generations. There are many other stories in the book which depict the battles that the Peebles/Peoples family has endured and triumphed. It ends with the story of Charlene Peoples and her personal struggles,” according to information by El Progreso Memorial Library.

                                                                                                                                                           Holli Fry

Holli Fry will be launching her new book Amena’s Quest at the El Progreso Memorial Library’s book signing Thursday afternoon September 28th.

“A young girl’s world is rocked by her mother’s sudden, serious illness. Remembering her great-grandmother’s stories of a KING WHO HAS THE POWER TO HEAL, she sets out to find this king. But can she travel there and back in time to save her mother?” (Information from https://hollifry.wixsite.com/books)

                                                                                                                                                Patricia Bujard

In her author’s Bio, Patricia Bujard writes, “I’m an artist, writer, and full-time mommy of three. I help readers who are sick and tired of all the “bad news” in the news refocus, and rediscover our beautiful world. Together we can smile, we can laugh, and we can light little candles of joy in our lives, because life is too short (and too wonderful!) to live in the shadows.” Bujad is an author and artist. She will be at El Progreso Memorial Library’s Thursday afternoon book signing with her book, Dinosaurs Don’t Play Fetch. 

Patricia Bujard picture credit: https://paleopetshop.com/

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Lena Marina Garcia

  Lena Marina Garcia is the publisher of the Uvalde Eagle News, a monthly news and commentary publication  circulated in the Uvalde Area. Garica is the author of several children’s books, including, The Spider’s Christmas, Little Buffalo, and The Big Forest.

Lena Marina Garcia – Photo shared by El Progreso Memorial Library

Michael Earney 

  Michael Earney Picture Credit: https://www.michaelearney.com/ Michael Earney’s book: Entrades: Mexican Doorways

  Michael Earney is a filmmaker, author and artist who has written 15 books, including one of his latest books, Entrades: Mexican Doorways 

Visit Michael Earney’s website here.

                                                                                                            Ben H. English

According to his official website, it reads, “An eighth-generation Texan, Ben H. English, was raised mostly in the Big Bend area and attended a one room schoolhouse in Terlingua. He served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years, taught a Criminal Justice program at the high school level and retired after 22 years as a trooper in the Texas Highway Patrol. He is also an honors graduate of Angelo State University with a BA in Government. Currently he lives in Alpine and writes on a variety of subjects.”

English has written several books including: The Uvalde Raider, Out There, Destiny’s Way, Black and White,  and Yonderlings

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From El Progreso Memorial Library

Jeep Collins will be at the Library this Thursday at 1:00 pm to sell and sign his new book, plus show a documentary on the famous Collins Handbags. The Library will host a special raffle of a donated small Collins Handbag, “Milles Fleurs.” Raffle tickets are $10.00 each for your chance to win a historical piece of fashion unique to Texas! So be sure to attend this wonderful event and learn more about “Collins Designer Bags.”