PSJA Success Story: Jesus "Chuy" Ramirez




Author, Chuy Ramirez and Fan, Octavia Sotelo at the LA Latino Book Festival

 









On October 9th and 10th, Author, Chuy Ramirez experienced The Latino Family Book Festival for the first time. The author participation was versatile and the author panels spanned both days Saturday and Sunday all day.

Authors came from various locations, though most authors were from California, some traveled from Texas, and some came farther still as far as Chile to be part of this literary event.

Chuy Ramirez participated as a panelist on Sunday October 10th, 2010 at 12:00pm. The subject matter-Beginning, Middle, and End: The Art of the Short Story, was covered during this time. The panel featured several authors discussing their craft with a short Q&A from the audience.

The dinner Saturday evening went on without a hitch as actor, Edward James Olmos presented several honors to authors submitting literary works published in 2009. The event was a learning experience and offered a great opportunity to meet other authors and artists with the same passion Chuy possess for culture, art, literature, and the love of reading.

We'd like to thank all authors, fans, and friends for your support and interest.

For more information keep reading! Chuy may be in your area for a book signing soon!

Authors: Mauel Ramos and Chuy Ramirez



Authors: Dr. Thelma T. Reyna, California, and Chuy Ramirez, Texas
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Chuy Ramirez descends on Longhorn Country "A Guest Speaker to CHLSA-Chicano and Hispanic Law Student Association"

First Texas Publishers

Immediate Release

(Austin, Texas) UT Law School – Ex, Chuy Ramirez will address the Chicano and Hispanic Law Students’ Association at UT Law School on Monday, September the 27th, at 11:30am at Townes Hall Room Number 3.125. Author will be signing books following the event.

Ramirez’s topic will be Counsel to the Corporate Entity, A Lot of Law and a Little Bit of Politics. He will also be reading brief excerpts from his book, Strawberry Fields, A Book of Short Stories, published earlier in the year by First Texas Publishers. A Class of 83’ UT law school grad, Chuy Ramirez, served as Articles Editor for the International Law Journal. He published a note entitled, “Altering the Policy of Neglect of Undocumented Immigration from South of the Border, Vol. 18 in 1983. In law school, Ramirez was an active participant in the Chicano Law Students Association, served as a director on the Legal Research Board, was invited to join the Criminal Law Journal, and initiated the publication of Rio Rojo newsletter, a student publication. He was also a semi-finalist in the Johnson –Swanson Mock trial competition.

Ramirez’ address will focus on the attorney’s ethical standards in representing both public governmental bodies and corporations. Currently, Ramirez’ practice focuses on commercial transactions and public finance. As a bond attorney, he has represented many governmental units in South Texas in connection with their issuance of tax-exempt bonds. He is currently corporate legal counsel for a local south Texas bank, a Texas national bank with branches throughout South Texas and in San Antonio.

Recent reviews of Ramirez’ book highlight Ramirez’s unique style and sensibility through the eyes of the adolescent main character, a successful attorney who reflects on his past through a reflexive journey. Boston University professor, Dr. John Hart, writes, “Strawberry Fields is a beautifully written, well-told tale of remembrance, reflection, and renewal. Strawberry Fields is a very important book for its insightful portrayal of Chicano culture, values, and hardships, of lingering impacts of racism and economic deprivation, and of continuing efforts by Chicanos to be accorded respect and dignity in the twenty-first century…and beyond.”

University of Texas Pan American professor, Dr. Genaro Gonzalez, an author of four novels himself writes, “Chuy Ramírez’ description of harvesting strawberries while living in a squalid labor camp is at once lyrical and sober. There is an adolescent’s sense of adventure on experiencing the world beyond his barrio, yet the wonder is tempered with a more mature portrayal of the hardships of camp life. He incorporates those experiences into the emotional crisis of Joaquín, now a successful attorney, who senses that his spiritual tumult is somehow linked to that long-ago summer.”

For more information regarding the association or this event contact the president of the Chicano and Hispanic Law Students’ Association, Jennifer A. Gillespie. She can be reached at chlsa.president@gmail.com.

For more information on dates of upcoming events check out firsttexaspublishers.com, strawberryfieldsramirez.blogspot.com, and FACEBOOK. To book this author you can also contact Mrs. Espinola at 210-394-1254.

Chuy Ramirez & Dr. Genaro Gonzalez light up the room with masterful stories

Mid Valley South Texas College Author's Event

A successful event went off without a hitch at the Mid-Valley STC Campus Library in Weslaco, Texas.

See link to pictures provided by South Texas College of event held on July 21, 2010 at 6:30pm. Authors spoke to a wide range of listeners and readers this evening. It was an enthused audience! The two authors would like to thank the college and the audience for their interest and presence that night. It was a great event.

"Valley authors and artists can contribute their time to valley people, youth, and visitors," said one attendee, " it is inspring, perhaps we will see more authors, artists, and actors in the future."

Chuy Ramirez will be appearing at the Barnes and Nobles on 10th street in McAllen, Texas the near future....check out our website, FACEBOOK, and Blog for more details.

"I am Joaquin" Scholarship Opportunity

*Recent Scholarship Opportunity, "I am Joaquin," brings together two great works. Corky Gonzalez's poem, "I am Joaquin" and Chuy Ramirez's book, Strawberry Fields, A Book of Short Stories, will be used for a Compare & Contrast Essay. Details have been released. You can find the questions, rubric, and additional information on
strawberryfieldsramirez.blogspot.com

South Texas College Library, McAllen, Texas features Chuy Ramirez

Local author dishes juice on new book at STC Pecan Campus Library

There are many traditions and cultural nuances unique to South Texas and it is this tapestry of stories and tales that come together to create a shared and distinctive history. Chuy Ramirez knows a great deal about this rich history and what it’s like to live on the cusp of two cultures. His first novel, “Strawberry Fields,” chronicles the stories of three generations of a Mexican family’s gradual integration into American culture.

The San Juan native and attorney will read excerpts from his book at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room on April 10 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book will be on sale during the event, and the author will hold a book signing after the program. The event is free and open to the public.

“The stories in ‘Strawberry Fields’ chronicle the early years in the life of Joaquin, a successful attorney who, at the age of 50, embarks on a journey of self-discovery,” said Ramirez. “Most of the focus is on the period in the 1960s when ‘baby boomers’ began to come of age. And the strawberry fields are symbolic of both the strawberry fields in Michigan, where farm workers labored to improve their lot, as well as an abstract place that represents the dreams and ambitions of the young protagonist.”

Ramirez himself grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, attended Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He is currently practices in McAllen as a partner in the firm Ramirez and Guerrero, LLP.

“The book speaks volumes about self-identity, self-worth and the transition into a different culture,” said STC Library Specialist Esther Garcia. “We are honored to have Ramirez speak, highlighting the creative, limitless talent of our local authors.”

For reviews of the book and information about the author, or to purchase “Strawberry Fields,” visit www.iberoaztlan.com or contact Mirta Espinola at 210-394-1254.

For more information about the event contact Garcia at 956-872-6485 or at egarcia10@southtexascollege.edu.

South Texas College, 2010, http://news.southtexascollege.edu/?tag=strawberry-fields

Strawberry Fields....The Monitor