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Book Synopsis: Published in a bilingual English and Spanish edition. Winner of the 2018 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ Anthology. 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Winner for LGBT Nonfiction. ¡CUÉNTAMELO! began as a cover story for SF Weekly, and, eventually in 2014 with local grant support, Lopera was able to self publish. The first edition of 300 books sold out within a week. We're pleased to bring this title back into circulation. In addition to beautiful black and white drawings of the contributors by artist Laura Cerón Melo, this edition features a number of candid earlier photographs of several of the contributors, as well as a new introduction from Julián ¡CUÉNTAMELO! is "[a] stunning collection of bilingual oral histories and illustrations by LGBT Latinx immigrants who arrived in the U.S. during the 80s and 90s. Stories of repression in underground Havana in the 60s; coming out trans in Catholic Puerto Rico in the 80s; Scarface, female impersonators, Miami and the 'boat people'; San Francisco's underground Latinx scene during the 90s and more."
"Full of humor and heart--the oral histories collected here speak of exilio and gentrification, bad tricks and forever friendships, hoped for memories and forgotten utopias. This is queer latinidad in all of her salty glory, spilling tales wrapped in glitter and grime, urgent stories that capture your spirit and don't let go. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in real-world accounts of the quotidian cruelties and unexpected pleasures of immigrant latinx queers remaking community, sex, politics, culture, and themselves."--Juana María Rodríguez
Literary Nonfiction. Latinx Studies. Women's Studies. LGBTQIA Studies.
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¡Cuentamelo! is a groundbreaking collection of bilingual oral histories and illustrations that will take you on an extraordinary journey through the lives of LGBTQ Latinx immigrants who arrived in the U.S. during the 80s and 90s. Winner of prestigious awards such as the 2018 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ Anthology and the 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year for LGBT Nonfiction, this book is a testament to its powerful storytelling and cultural significance.
This book is a triumph of self-publishing and grassroots support. Originally featured as a cover story for SF Weekly, it quickly garnered attention, leading to its first edition selling out within a week. Now, we are thrilled to bring it back into circulation so that even more people can experience the raw and authentic voices of these incredible individuals.
The latest edition of ¡Cuentamelo! is a visual treat. Accompanied by beautiful black and white drawings by renowned artist Laura Cerón Melo, it also includes candid earlier photographs of the contributors, adding an intimate and personal touch to their stories. With a new introduction from Julián, this edition brings together the profound narratives of repression, resilience, and triumph that shaped the lives of these brave immigrants.
Step into a world of untold stories, filled with humor, heart, and undeniable authenticity. ¡Cuentamelo! captures the spirit of queer latinidad in all its salty glory, weaving tales wrapped in glitter and grime. It explores themes of exilio and gentrification, bad tricks and forever friendships, hoped-for memories and forgotten utopias.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the real-world accounts of immigrant latinx queers remaking community, sex, politics, culture, and themselves. Let ¡Cuentamelo! transport you to a time and place where the ordinary merges with the extraordinary, where vibrant voices rise and stand proud in the face of adversity.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of LGBTQIA Latinx experiences by getting your copy of ¡Cuentamelo! today.
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