{"id":115483,"date":"2007-06-08T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-06-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/latino-media-embraces-new-novel-america-libre-an-apocalyptic-vision-of-the-immigration-controversy\/"},"modified":"2007-06-08T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-06-08T22:00:00","slug":"latino-media-embraces-new-novel-america-libre-an-apocalyptic-vision-of-the-immigration-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/latino-media-embraces-new-novel-america-libre-an-apocalyptic-vision-of-the-immigration-controversy\/","title":{"rendered":"Latino Media Embraces New Novel America Libre, an Apocalyptic Vision of the Immigration Controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS SOURCE: Raul Ramos y Sanchez<\/strong><\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “When I first read about America Libre, I knew this was an important book,” said Veronica Jacuinde, producer\/reporter of On The Up at SiTV. “As the debate over immigration becomes more inflammatory, people need to hear the message of this book. It’s a warning sign of the consequences of overreaction and prejudice.” America Libre (ISBN: 0-595-42606-9), a novel by Raul Ramos y Sanchez, imagines a nightmarish, not-too-distant future when Hispanic demonstrations turn violent and Anglo vigilantes launch revenge attacks against the barrios, igniting an ethnic conflict that eventually leads to full-scale civil war. The author sees the apocalyptic story as a wake-up call to the dangers of bigotry and extremism in a growing ethnic gulf. <\/p>\n

\"(c)Moved by the novel’s message, the SiTV producer\/reporter put actions behind her words. “After speaking with the author, I began calling colleagues in the Latino media to spread the word,” said Jacuinde. Besides booking the author, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, on her own show, Jacuinde has helped arrange his appearances on several other broadcasts. Among the venues slated are Primera Edicion on Univision affiliate KMEX, the top-rated news station among Spanish-speaking viewers in Southern California, and Piolin por la Manana, hosted by Eddie “El Piolin” Sotelo, the nationally syndicated Univision deejay whom many credit as a driving force behind the May 2006 immigration reform demonstrations that drew millions across the nation. The interviews with Raul Ramos y Sanchez begin on Monday, June 11th, and include a book signing at Libreria Martinez in Santa Ana, California on Wednesday, June 13th. Additional appearances and book signings arranged by Jacuinde have been scheduled. <\/p>\n

Since its release in March, America Libre has rapidly gained media momentum. The author’s website (www.RaulRamos.com) has received over 40,000 visitors since the first of May. Raul Ramos y Sanchez has also been interviewed on a number of radio programs and been the subject of numerous online articles and blog references. <\/p>\n

The debut novel has garnered five-star reviews from nearly 90% of readers on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. The academic community has also responded favorably. “An engaging, fast-moving story of love, intrigue and conflict, wrapped in rich, thought-provoking political and cultural commentary,” said Dr. Richard W. Slatta, professor of history at North Carolina State University. <\/p>\n

The popularity of “America Libre” has created several spin-offs as well. Raul Ramos y Sanchez was recently offered a regular editorial column for the new Hispanic section of The Times, a Knight-Ridder\/Tribune daily newspaper in the Chicago\/Gary market. On May 24th, NPR.org carried a column from his blog, Author’s Diary, on its Differences of Opinion section alongside long-established national columnists like Cal Thomas and Eugene Robinson. Most recently, the author was selected as a workshop leader at the Southern California Writers’ Conference to be held in Los Angeles September 28-30.<\/p>\n

Despite America Libre’s appeal with readers and its academic recognition, Jacuinde believes some in the non-Hispanic media still consider the novel’s message too dangerous. “My impression is that a lot of mainstream news editors are missing the point of the book,” said Jacuinde. <\/p>\n

“These journalists have a conventional conservative-liberal mindset that presumes the novel is either a right-wing attack on immigrants or a radical left view that advocates a Latino rebellion. The book is neither and most in the Latino media understand this. We see the novel for what it is – a warning against extremism in every form.” <\/p>\n

Although written in English, “America Libre” has made an impact with both Spanish-language and English-language Hispanic media. “The Latino media market is a lot more complex than most mainstream journalists and advertisers understand,” said Jacuinde. “Over 60% of U.S. Latinos are native born and they read, listen and watch English-language media. They simply prefer content that is culturally relevant.” <\/p>\n

More information about America Libre and its author is available at www.RaulRamos.com<\/a> or by calling Scott Willis at 504-525-7694.<\/p>\n

News issued by: Raul Ramos y Sanchez<\/p>\n

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Original Story ID: (2913) :: 2007-06-0608-002<\/small><\/p>\n

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NEWS SOURCE: Raul Ramos y Sanchez<\/strong> | Published: 2007-06-08 18:00:00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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