¡Viva Tucson! In this conversation with local legends and multigenerational Tucsonans Lydia Otero and Melani Martinez, we will learn about the history of two iconic Tucson locations: La Casa Cordova, a home built in the 1840s, and El Molino: one of Tucson’s first tamal and tortilla factories.
| Where: | Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 150)    |
| When: | Sun, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm |
| Signing area: | Pima County Public Library/Nuestras Raíces/Craft Tent & Signing Area (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Nuestras Raices |
| Moderator: | Alisha Vasquez |
Melani (Mele) Martinez is a writer and educator from Tucson, whose work explores the intersections of memory and cultural identity. Her debut memoir, "The Molino," is a 2025 Southwest Book of the Year and Int'l Latino Book Award honorable mention....
Lydia Otero is a historian, author, and activist whose work examines the intersections of Mexican American history, queer activism, and urban renewal in the Southwest. Otero’s latest book is "Storied Property: María Cordova’s Casa....
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