The Latino Alliance for Literacy Advancement (LALA), formerly known as known as the Latina Alliance for Literacy Advancement, hopes to direct Latinos away from the pitfalls of illiteracy, and guide them toward employability and wellness.
Sometimes called "The Latina Terry McMillan" and "The Godmother of Chica Lit," Alisa Valdes published her first novel, "The Dirty Girls Social Club," over a decade ago, and she hasn't stopped since. Eleven years, 11 novels, four novelitas, three anthologies and one memoir later, Valdes has been published in 11 languages and been named one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States by Time Magazine.
