House of Puerto Rico San Diego
In February 2006, we inaugurated a cottage–La Casita –aimed to preserve our culture in the world-renown Balboa Park. Visit nuestra casita every Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 11am-4pm.
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ZOOM BOOK CLUB
Join us as we discuss books that are set in Puerto Rico, about Puerto Rico or Puerto Ricans, or written by Puerto Rican authors. We welcome new people to join us. You do not need to be a member of the House of Puerto Rico San Diego to attend.
Meetings are held on Zoom, RSVP at bookclub@houseofpuertorico.com to receive the Zoom link.
Our upcoming book selections are:
October 15
Puerto Rico: The Trials of the Oldest Colony in the World by José Trías Monge
Distinguished Puerto Rican legal scholar and former government official Monge discusses the island’s century-old relationship with the United States and argues that the process of decolonization should begin immediately.
November 19
Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo
A gripping, modern-day spin on the Pied Piper fairy tale, as well as a gritty love letter to the underworld of Chicago.
2021 Bram Stoker Award Nominee for Superior Achievement in a Novel
2021 International Latino Book Award Winner
There is no meeting in September or December
All our selections are available at the San Diego Public Library and San Diego County Library in a variety of formats (print, digital, audio). HPRSD members can check out a copy of the book from our the HPRSD Casita Library any weekend from 11am-4pm.
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The House of Puerto Rico San Diego (HPRSD) is a non-profit cultural and social organization established under the laws of the state of California for the purpose of sharing and communicating the culture of Puerto Rico to the people of California. Membership is open to all people of good character and of any origin who believe in the principles of liberty and equality among all races and who are in sympathy with the objectives and purposes of the House of Puerto Rico. Affiliation with HPRSD, also known as La Casa de Puerto Rico (LCDPR), shall not be denied because of race, creed, gender, or national origin.
