El Martillo Press at the Whittier Art Gallery

El Martillo Press authors Margaret Elysia Garcia and Ceasar K. Avelar are joined by editor-in-chief David A. Romero for a poetry reading at the Whittier Art Gallery in support of James Becerra's mayoral campaign for the city of Whittier.

Whittier Art Gallery

8035 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602, USA

Free

The Poets:

Margaret Elysia Garcia

Ceasar K. Avelar

David A. Romero

James Becerra:

James Becerra is a lifelong public servant, educator, and community advocate running for Mayor to bring independent, transparent leadership back to Whittier.​ For over two decades, James has served on key city boards and commissions, where he has helped shape Whittier’s future while protecting its past. His service includes the Historic Resources Commission (Chair, 2019–Present), Parking and Transportation Commission (2010–2018), Design Review Board (2002–2010), and Art in Public Places Commission (1999–2002). His work has focused on balancing responsible development with neighborhood preservation, traffic safety, and public access to information. https://www.jamesbecerra.com/

El Martillo Press:

Founded by Matt Sedillo and David A. Romero, El Martillo Press publishes writers whose pens strike the page with clear intent; words with purpose to pry apart assumed norms and to hammer away at injustice. El Martillo Press proactively publishes writers looking to pound the pavement to promote their work and the work of their fellow pressmates. El Martillo is the builder of bridges and the destroyer of walls. https://www.elmartillopress.com/