The River Runs: Stories
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WINNER OF THE BRONZE AWARD IN THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARDS for BEST COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES (ENGLISH).
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"Thomas Ray Garcia's The River Runs flows like precious water from the sacred cenote of contemporary Mexican American literature." - Dr. Robert Paul Moreira
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"This intriguing collection of short stories is reminiscent of Gloria Anzaldua’s Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza. While The River Runs does not contain poetry, the prose is often lyrical and swells with imagery and symbolism." - Lone Star Literary Life
El Curso de la Raza:
The Education of Aurelio Manuel Montemayor
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"El Curso de la Raza is more than a memoir; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of Chicano activism and the quest for social justice."
- Latino Book Review
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"Readers curious to know more about the Chicano Movement and students delving into its history and influence will find plenty to consider in this important new work." - Lone Star Literary Life