Nina Marie Martinez

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Nina Marie Martinez’s illustrated novel, Caramba! takes place in the California town of Lava Landing, which features an active volcano and the "Miss Magma" beauty pageant.

» Read an excerpt of Caramba! in the Reading Room
» More about the author

Music: Mexico en vivo Track #3: Ramos Caracas (Song-Accordeon)

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