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Resistencia Bookstore

Resistencia Bookstore, is a neighborhood center for aspiring writers, providing quality literature to Austin communities since 1983. Specializing in Native, Chicano-Mexicano, Latino, African-American, gay and lesbian, feminist and children's bilingual literaure, the bookstore also provides a meeting space for community organizations and hosts a variety of cultural and literary events including the regular Cafe Libro open mic series.

Resistencia Bookstore
1801-A S. First St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 416-8885
revolu@swbell.net

 

Red Salmon Arts
Housed in Resistencia Bookstore, Red Salmon Arts is a grassroots Native American/Chicano based cultural arts organization with a history of working within the indigenous communities of Austin since 1983. Currently, Red Salmon Arts boasts the longest running literary venue in the city and has had the honor of hosting events with critically acclaimed writers such as Rudolfo Anaya, Ana Castillo and Sharon Bridgforth, among a number of talented writers ranging in age from 9 to 90. Located in the heart of the south-side, Red Salmon Arts plays a unique role in bringing quality writers, artists and events to the underserved south and east Austin neighborhood communities.

Red Salmon Press
Red Salmon Press is an editorial collective founded in 1983 that publishes and distributes community newsletters & informational leaflets such as Notas de la Resistencia and Native Voice. Red Salmon has also published several literary collections including From the Heart by Linda Reyes, East of the Freeway: Reflections de Mi Pueblo by raúlrsalinas, Nile & Other Poems by Teresa Palomo Acosta, Los Many Mundos of raúlrsalinas: Un Poetic Jazz Viaje con Friends (produced jointly with San Diego publisher Calaca Press), and the most recent CD Beyond the BEATen Path by raúlrsalinas. Red Salmon Press is dedicated to the retrieval of a people's literary heritage and the development of emerging young writers/readers.