This event is in the past.It took place on February 28, 2026 at Bowne & Co. Stationers, South Street Seaport Museum.




Uncover how 19th-century New York became a secret printing haven for Latin American writers fighting colonial rule. Author Kelley Kreitz reveals how Spanish-language presses fueled democratic revolutions, followed by Q&A, reception, and book signing.
Latinx literary history
Author discussion
Historic letterpress shop
Tips
🖋️"home to several antique letterpress machines that still work"
🗺️explore the mapped archives at C19LatinoNYC.org
📚books available for purchase
$$$$
Printing Nueva York
Financial District




Uncover how 19th-century New York became a secret printing haven for Latin American writers fighting colonial rule. Author Kelley Kreitz reveals how Spanish-language presses fueled democratic revolutions, followed by Q&A, reception, and book signing.
Latinx literary history
Author discussion
Historic letterpress shop
Tips
🖋️"home to several antique letterpress machines that still work"
🗺️explore the mapped archives at C19LatinoNYC.org
📚books available for purchase
$$$$
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