Candelaria Norma Silva

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Candelaria Norma Silva writes stories, essays and blog posts inspired by her upbringing in the rich Southern soil of a large extended family in St. Louis, Missouri. She remembers learning to read after being plopped into first grade knowing only the alphabet and colors.

Soon becoming an insatiable reader, young Candelaria checked out as many books as possible from the neighborhood library each week. She still loves to read, with a special focus on reading and collecting children’s books that portray children of color.

At an early age, writing chose Candelaria. That process provided a way to make sense of events in her family and neighborhood, as well as those inspired by the books she read. Her experiences as a mother and grandmother have gi
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Candelaria Norma Silva Three Mothers Who Shaped the American Civil Rights Movement
Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection
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Three Mothers Who Shaped the American Civil Rights Movement
Seeking Wisdom: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection
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Candelaria Norma Silva I start writing something. Sometimes, I don't feel like writing today. There's nothing to say. Other times I do writer's prompts that other groups hav…moreI start writing something. Sometimes, I don't feel like writing today. There's nothing to say. Other times I do writer's prompts that other groups have shared. I also keep a running list of phrases and sentences that are not yet stories. I will just pick one of them and start writing. I find if I make myself do something, inspiration will come. Being off-camera on Zoom meetings has brought a lot of ideas to my mind to pursue post-Zoom.(less)
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Starred Kirkus Review for Jump, Jump, Jump, Stacey

Just wanted to share that I received a starred Kirkus Review for my book Jump, Jump, Jump, Stacey! It is the 2nd of three Stacey books I’ve published.
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Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley  Jordan
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I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel/romance. It was breezy even though it dealt with deep subjects, i.e., succession of miscarriages and martial betrayal.
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This is a challenging, profound, and rigorous read. I should have gone back and reread the precursor, Hell of a Book, but didn't. People Like Us is a tour-de-force. It is full of personal and political commentary and has humor/wit/satire/absurdity.
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I loved this gentle yet riveting book. I needed it in my life as I was recuperating from major surgery and some of the dirges of life in these time. It reminds me of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels. I hope there are sequels but it's okay if t ...more
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I loved this gentle yet riveting book. I needed it in my life as I was recuperating from major surgery and some of the dirges of life in these time. It reminds me of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels. I hope there are sequels but it's okay if t ...more
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I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel/romance. It was breezy even though it dealt with deep subjects, i.e., succession of miscarriages and martial betrayal.
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I really enjoyed this book and look forward to sharing it with a young friend who has a similar curiosity to Mr. West.
Capturing the curiosity that sparked Jim West’s becoming a scientist who invented and patented a microphone with a clear tone and th
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Often achingly beautiful as well as supremely insightful, and lyrically written, this is a novel that I didn't want to end even as I was racing to finish it. The novel centers the people on the edges to many in our society, specifically fast-food wor ...more
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