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Boricua Community Book Raffle (30 chances to win)

As part of our fundraising efforts for the Boricua Film Festival, we are hosting a Book Raffle featuring powerful literature on Puerto Rican history, identity, and resistance. Each raffle bundle includes two inspiring books, offering readers a deeper understanding of Puerto Rico’s struggle, resilience, and cultural evolution. (FREE SHIPPING)

Book Raffle Bundles (While Supplies Last)

One of the Following Titles: (Chosen at random per bundle):

• Vida Y Hacienda: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Don Pedro Albizu Campos – By André Lee Muñiz

  • An essential biography of Puerto Rico’s independence leader, detailing his life, sacrifices, and political philosophy.

• Between Torture and Resistance– By Oscar López Rivera
  • A firsthand account of the experiences and ideology of Puerto Rico’s longest-held political prisoner.
• Flipping My Script– By Adrian Alvarado
  • A powerful story of resilience, transformation, and overcoming systemic barriers
• War Against All Puerto Ricans– By Nelson A. Denis
  • A gripping account of U.S. colonial rule and political repression in Puerto Rico.
• Fantasy Island– By Ed Morales
  • An exploration of how colonialism and economic policies have shaped modern Puerto Rico.
• A Taste of Sugar— By Marisel Vera
  • a Puerto Rican couple’s journey through war, disaster, and survival on Hawaiian sugar plantations, exploring love, resilience, and displacement.
• The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic Novel— John Vasquez Mejias
  • A gripping, woodcut-style graphic novel about the 1950 Puerto Rican Nationalist uprising against U.S. rule. It blends history and myth, depicting revolutionaries like Pedro Albizu Campos and their fight for independence.
• When I was Puerto Rican — Esmeralda Santiago 
  • A memoir of Esmeralda Santiago’s childhood in Puerto Rico and her family's move to New York. It explores identity, culture, and the struggles of assimilation with heartfelt storytelling.

How to Enter the Raffle:

• $5 per entry or $20 for five entries
• Winners will be randomly selected and announced during the festival
• Books will be available for pickup at the event or shipped to winners upon request

All proceeds from the raffle will go toward supporting the Boricua Film Festival, future community programs, and the BCBC scholarship fund. Don’t miss your chance to win an incredible set of books while supporting Puerto Rican storytelling and education!

For more information or to purchase raffle entries, please contact:

Rev. Angel
Boricua Community Building Center
afreepuertorico@gmail.com | 201-688-0595