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Chingona by Alma Zaragoza-Petty: Book Review

Chingona by Alma Zaragoza-Petty: Book Review

15 Nov, 2022 Megan McCarthy-Biank Reviews, Book Reviews 0

In Mexican-American culture, a chingón is known as a “badass”. In the feminine form, however, chingona means unruly woman, or a woman who is problematic. First-generation scholar Alma Zaragoza-Petty encourages women to reclaim that word. We should own it and use that badassery to heal from our own trauma and …

Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias: Book Review

Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias: Book Review

11 Oct, 2022 Megan McCarthy-Biank Reviews, Book Reviews 0

The Garcias Cousins are as close as any Mexican American extended familia you’ll find these days. While in their late 20s during the majority of the story, readers meet them as teenagers and get immediate insight into the dynamic of their bond. Erica is a reporter at a local news …

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Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast November 14, 2023
In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club! The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more! Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club […]
Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304 November 3, 2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various […]

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