Episode 258: Las Platicas: From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides Frederick Luis Aldama and Angela M. Sánchez

Welcome to another episode of Las Platicas, a show hosted by Comadres y Comics, where we meet with creators and friends to talk about upcoming projects, events and all around awesome news in the Latinx comic community. Today we’re excited to welcome two powerhouse voices in storytelling who are coming together for a truly groundbreaking comics project.

First up is Frederick Luis Aldama, aka Professor Latinx — Eisner Award-winning scholar, author, and editor who’s dedicated his career to celebrating and expanding Latinx representation in comics. As the founder of Latinographix, Frederick has helped launch dozens of voices into the comics world, always pushing for narratives that reflect the vibrancy, complexity, and resilience of our communities. @professorlatinx

Joining him is Angela M. Sánchez, a brilliant Mexican American writer that specializes in writing action-adventure stories soaked in magic that center on themes of found family and changing the odds. Her stories have explored such topics as housing insecurity, resilience, and identity, and her writing has appeared in everything from children's books to animated storytelling.

@angelamsanchez.writer

Together, they’re co-editors of the upcoming anthology From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides, a collection of Latinx comics stories that spans everyday life and high-flying imagination — from kitchens and corner stores to wrestling rings and other dreamscapes.

We’re diving into the power of authentic storytelling, the importance of community-rooted narratives, and why comics continue to be one of the most vital cultural spaces we have.