This week we welcome Rafael Agustín! He was a writer on the award-winning The CW show, Jane The Virgin, is the author of the bestselling comedic memoir, Illegally Yours (Grand Central Publishing), and is a past Sundance Institute Episodic Fellow. Rafael was the founding Executive Director of the Youth Cinema Project and the founding CEO of the Latino Film Institute.

In 2018, LA Weekly named Rafael one of the fifty most essential people in Los Angeles. Also in 2018, the United Nations invited Rafael to speak at their 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 2022, the LA Times declared Rafael a “Power Player” in their inaugural LA Vanguardia class, and in 2023, Rafael received the Spirit of Los Angeles Award from the Program for Torture Victims. Rafael is a Board Member of National Film Preservation Board at the Library of Congress, and of Mother Jones Magazine, the oldest nonprofit investigative newsroom in the United States.

Rafael received his AA from Mt. San Antonio College, which awarded him Alumnus of the Year in 2015, and his BA and MA from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television

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Podcast Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place. Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

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This week I meet with Ph.D. Amina Gautier, who is a powerhouse in the world of short fiction and a Professor of English at the University of Miami. She’s written four award-winning short story collections, and has over 145 published stories featured in top journals like Kenyon Review and Boston Review. A proud Brooklyn native and Stanford grad, Amina also holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. If you like short stories and fiction? this is the epsiode for you!

JESUS TREJO BOOK CLUB - Podcast

Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place.

Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

JESUS TREJO
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesustrejo1/
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thejesustrejo
🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/JesusTrejo
📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/J8X7hB3/
🌍 My website: www.jesustrejo.com

This week I meet with Barney Saltzberg who has close to fifty picture books published, Barney Saltzberg has been traveling the world talking about creativity and where ideas come from. He lectured in China and Russia through a cultural exchange program through the United States State Department. Barney is passionate about working with children, parents, teachers, organizations on the art of making mistakes and finding play and creativity in our everyday lives. His books have won numerous awards, including NAPPA Gold Awards, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Starred Reviews. Most recently Melinda Gates chose Beautiful Oops as one of the top three books every child should read.

JESUS TREJO BOOK CLUB - Podcast

Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place.

Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

JESUS TREJO
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesustrejo1/
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thejesustrejo
🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/JesusTrejo
📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/J8X7hB3/
🌍 My website: www.jesustrejo.com

This week, I’m joined by Social Impact Consultant (also happens to be my beautiful wife🤪) Adria Márquez, the translator behind both of my books. We get to discuss the complexities of Spanish and English language translations, the importance of the editing process, and her journey growing up in the Border of El Paso, TX & Cd. Juarez, MX. Take a listen!

Visit her website to learn more about her work across different sectors: www.latidosmedia.com

JESUS TREJO BOOK CLUB - Podcast

Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place.

Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

JESUS TREJO
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesustrejo1/
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thejesustrejo
🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/JesusTrejo
📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/J8X7hB3/
🌍 My website: www.jesustrejo.com

THIS WEEK SPECIAL GUEST!

I am joined by author, illustrator, and dear friend Eliza Kinkz, the artist behind the illustrations for both of my books, among many other amazing projects, to discuss art, inspiration, her process, and her journey through multiple industries.

Visit her website to learn more about her work: https://www.elizakinkz.com/

JESUS TREJO BOOK CLUB - Podcast

Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place.

Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

JESUS TREJO
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesustrejo1/
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thejesustrejo
🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/JesusTrejo
📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/J8X7hB3/
🌍 My website: www.jesustrejo.com

Welcome to the Club!

Welcome to JTBC! I'm excited to welcome you to JTBC, where book lovers come together! In this episode, I'll share a bit about my journey from stand-up comedy to the world of children's books, and what inspired me to launch this podcast. I’ll also give you a sneak peek into what you can expect in upcoming episodes, including interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Whether you're an avid reader, a creative, or simply curious about the world of books, JTBC is the place to be.

Let’s kick things off and dive into all things books!

JESUS TREJO BOOK CLUB - Podcast

Hi, I’m Jesus Trejo! Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, TV host, Foodie, and award-winning children's book author. Welcome to JTBC, the book club for fellow book lovers! If you're passionate about stories, creativity, and all things literary, you’re in the right place.

Here on JTBC, we’ll dive deep into the world of books, talking with authors, illustrators, editors, art directors, and more. Plus, we’ll feature in-depth book reviews to keep your reading list fresh. Let’s explore the world of books together!

JESUS TREJO
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesustrejo1/
🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thejesustrejo
🐦 Twitter: www.twitter.com/JesusTrejo
📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/J8X7hB3/
🌍 My website: www.jesustrejo.com