10 Modern Takes on Traditional Latin American Folktales

10 Modern Takes on Traditional Latin American Folktales

Vanessa Montalban considers the "generational patterns and themes that tie these ancient stories to our modern world."

By Vanessa Montalban | February 12, 2025

Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

"I wanted to explore different ways this inherited power could be both a burden and a gift, and how often our diasporic heritage is built on silence."

By Vanessa Montalban | October 10, 2023

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