Congratulations to FlowerSong Press Authors, Luis Lopez-Maldonado and Cara Lopez Lee at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards

Written By Avery Castillo

The International Latino Book Awards is the Largest Awards in the USA Celebrating Achievements in Latino Literature

Many Congratulations to Luis Lopez-Maldonado and Gay Poetics of the Passion at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards

  • FINALIST, Best LGBTQ+ Book

  • Honorable Mention, The Juan Felipe Herrera Best Poetry Book Award-One Author, Bilingual

  • Honorable Mention, Best Cover Illustration or Photo

To purchase a copy of Gay Poetics of the Passion, click here.

Many Congratulations to Cara Lopez Lee and Candlelight Bridge at the 2025 International Book Awards!

  • Honorable Mention, Best Novel-Historical Fiction (English)

To purchase a copy of Candlelight Bridge, click here.

Avery Castillo
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