Meet the author behind the book adaptation of Coco

Diana Lopez, author of the written adaptation of the Academy Award-nominated film Coco, will be paying a visit to San Marcos. This event includes a book signing, meet and greet and discussion of both the book and its background. There will also be opportunities for photos with Diana Lopez.

Ms. Lopez will also have an author chat about her latest book Lucky Luna and discuss teachable moments in writing and her take on following your dreams. The book, “Coco, A Story About Music, Shoes, and Family” follows the story of the film and includes bonus scenes about Mama Coco and the ancestors in the Land of Dead. During her visit, she will share a behind-the-scenes look of adapting a film into a novel. Ms. Lopez received her MFA in Creative Writing from Southwest Texas State University, currently known as Texas State University.

This event will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and it will be located at The San Marcos Conference Center at Embassy Suites. (1001 E Mc-Carty Ln, San Marcos, TX, 78666) Sponsored by and special thanks to Embassy Suites, Pablo Zuniga, Center for the Study of the Southwest, Texas State University, Realty Austin, Mike Harper REALTOR, Penny Moulder REALTOR, Mitzi Carpenter REALTOR , Juanita Thornton REALTOR, Darcy Newton REALTOR, Denise DeJardo REALTOR, R Victoria Peterson REALTOR, Marcia Kasson REALTOR, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Monica Becerra, Bill Jones, Quick Align Automotive, Frank and Cindy Arredondo, David and Dr. Rosina Valle, David Peterson, LULAC Council 654, John Diaz, Sign Arts, and Lupe Carbajal.

The mission of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (Centro) is to serve as a community beacon for the preservation, development, promotion, and celebration of the Hispanic arts, culture, heritage, and values.

Submitted by Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos