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Pablo Cartaya is coming to PLMS!!
Get ready...PLMS is hosting Pablo Cartaya on March 3, 2026! Pablo Cartaya is a Cuban American Author, screenwriter, speaker and educator who has taught creative writing workshops and spoken at universites and conferences throughout the world. His work has been featured in the New York Times and The Washington Post, on NBC and by Oprah's Book Club. Cartaya has worked with Disney, Apple TV+, and Sesame Street on projects adapted from television series and movies. (Library of Congress)
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya - January R.E.A.D. Book Club
Tells the story of Arturo, who is looking forward to a relaxing summer until Carmen, a cute and funny girl moves into his apartment complex and while he deals with his stomach turning into a deep fryer over a girl, a smarmy land developer rolls into town and threatens to change it.
R.E.A.D. Book Club - Jan. 26th
A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya - February R.E.A.D. Book Club
Thirteen-year-old Cuban American Gonzalo joins his estranged grandfather on road trip to promote his grandfather's fantasy book series.
R.E.A.D. Book Club - Feb. 23rd
Interested in earning a field trip? Check out the Missouri Award Information.