DISCOVERING, SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, MENTORING

The Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, supporting, promoting, and mentoring Latino writers and authors in Colorado.

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CALMA offers a unique mentoring program open to all aspiring writers.

Our organization supports many published authors who are willing to volunteer their time and talent and are eager to serve as mentors to writers just like YOU.

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Featured Author of the Month:

Lourdes "Lulu" Buck

Lulu Buck is an award-winning author and has 26 years in education. Currently serving as a coordinator for a local school district, Lulu brings a wealth of experience to her role. Previously, Lulu held the position of English Language Development and World Language Senior Consultant at the Colorado Department of Education, where she also contributed her expertise to the Standards and Instructional Support Office. Notably, she served as a state trainer for cultural responsiveness, impacting thirty-eight Colorado school districts. "Sue's Sky," Lulu's debut book, also translated into Spanish as "El Cielo de Susana," delves into the important themes of acceptance and friendship. Lulu has released 3 other books.