Healing from Racial Discrimination ¿Ahora Que? Now What?

So I was in a local Facebook food group and somebody was asking us to talk about racism and how we how we experience it as people of color. 😏

😚I love that my book is the biggest comeback. All I have to do is drop the link for my book!

I’m sharing with you my audience what I wrote!😎🤓

The amount psychological damage racism causes is costly. Guess who doesn’t have to pay for it??? People argue that White folks do pay a cost. 🧐

But when you’re actively experiencing discrimination in the workplace —it’s turns you into who you don’t want to be: a victim. 😢

In my case I turned into the delinquent chola and wanted to take a bite back….😭 Want to find out what happens after I chase her out of the party? Of course, you— do read the book. 🤣😇😌

🎉👋🏼And if you buy this book, you are also supporting a local Latina owned bookstore in Milwaukee!


Healing from Racial Discrimination! ¿Ahora Que? Now, What? Check out Healing from Racial Discrimination! ¿Ahora Que? Now, What? - If you are a person who has experienced workplace discrimination, this book is for you. In "Healing from Racial Discrimination! ¿Ahora Qué? Now, What?" author Araceli Esparza, a Nonprofit founder and Storyteller, illustrate...

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🌿 What is Magical Realism—and how can it help us heal?

Before I took action into my own hands—at a moment when rage and grief had overtaken me—
my Abuelita’s spirit appeared to me.
She didn’t speak in words, but in knowing. In presence.
“Ponlo en las manos de Dios,” she whispered through the wind.

In Healing from Racial Discrimination: ¿Ahora Qué?, I explore how magical realism—through ancestral presence, metaphor, and memory—offered me a path out of despair and into power.

🌊 My grandmother’s indigenous storytelling traditions shaped every chapter.
👁 I used metaphors for depression and anxiety—not to hide them, but to fight them, to give hope shape and texture.
🖋 And in each chapter, I offer healing prompts and journal exercises for you to do the same.

This book is for those of us who carry trauma in our bones—and still choose to dream, write, and rise.

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https://www.araceliesparza.com/event-details/aracelis-primer-book-reading-1 👏🏽Araceli’s Primer Book Reading❤️ | ARACELI ESPARZA

👏🏽Araceli’s Primer Book Reading❤️ | ARACELI ESPARZA Celebrate the launch of Araceli Esparza's new book with a special reading event. Don't miss this chance to hear the author share her work and answer your questions.

This book was born from personal pain—of being fired, dismissed, and questioning my worth. But it is also a testament to Mi Abuelitas and Mi Mama’s legacy of work, a guide for women of color to heal after being fired, silently quitting, laid off, replaced, or dismissed.
I wrote this to remind you: iNo Estas Sola! Your story matters. iTogether, Juntas! Together, we can tell our stories.

"Stories have power. They preserve our truths, challenge the status quo, and create space for healing. For too long, certain voices—especially women, Latinas, and marginalized communities—have been silenced in publishing. Writing a book isn’t just about storytelling; it’s about disrupting oppression."

📖 Here are three ways writing a book can be an act of resistance and transformation:

"Oppression thrives when our stories are told for us or erased altogether. Writing a book lets us reclaim our experiences on our own terms, challenging stereotypes and rewriting the dominant narratives that have shaped us."

💡 Question: What’s a story from your life that deserves to be told?
"Books are blueprints for survival. When we share our lived experiences—whether it's overcoming discrimination, healing from trauma, or navigating success—we offer tools and resources for others facing similar struggles. Our words become pathways to empowerment."

📚 Your voice can be someone’s survival guide.
"Publishing has historically excluded women, people of color, and those outside traditional institutions. Every book we write—and publish—pushes against this exclusion. It opens doors for future writers and shifts the industry toward real representation."

✊🏽 Less than 1% of books published in the U.S. are by Latinas. Let’s change that.

Get on the list for my exclusive Zoom call from Mexico when I read from my book by the ocean 🌊

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Book launch is coming soon, and the book Tour is cooking up right now, so if you are a local Black or Latino bookstore, holler at me because I would love to make a stop at your bookstore!

I want to give a big thank you to everybody who has bought this book! It means so much to me. 🍎🌎

📣But say you are a little bit short on money, here is a free sample of the book
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👉➡️And yes, you get on a list, but this list isn't to upsell you for anything. This list will be the list I used to invite you personally to my Zoom call that I will be doing from Mexico in a couple of weeks! So get on the list, be my guest while I go to Mexico and take my book with me, and we read it together ✌️🏽✊🏽💯💕

P.S. Thank you, Dr. Zapata. If it wasn't for you, this book would’ve never been published after almost two years I finally got it done!

🎨✨ Behind the Pages: Illustrator Talk Now on YouTube!

Ever wondered what goes into bringing a book to life through art?
The colors, the emotions, the vision behind every stroke?

In this exclusive Illustrator Talk with cover book artist, Pola Lopez, we sit down to explore the creative heartbeat behind Healing From Racial Discrimination — the illustrations that gave the story depth, warmth, and soul.

🖌️ Hear directly from the illustrator about:
▪️ The inspiration behind the visuals
▪️ The powerful connection between words and imagery
▪️ What it means to illustrate stories that speak to justice, identity, and healing

📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/IvlQO_kvnQs?si=-wN35f-1VveJop8M
Let the visuals move you. Let the story speak through every line.

💬 After watching, drop a comment and let us know which illustration resonated most with you!

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