When “Your English Is Great” Is a Compliment With Conditions
Why “your English is great” isn’t always a compliment. Learn how language, accents, and identity are tied to bias and belonging in America.
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José Martínez Discusses Language, Identity, and Belonging at Reading Public Library
Author José Martínez spoke at Reading Public Library about language, identity, and belonging during an author talk centered on Your English Is Great, But….
Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
I didn’t set out to write a book. I set out to make sense of things — grief, identity, the sharp edges of memory — and ended up with a … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
How My Accent Shaped My Voice: A Reflection
For years, I was told to tone it down. Speak “neutral.” Lose the accent. I never quite understood what they meant by neutral, because what’s more natural than your own … Continue reading How My Accent Shaped My Voice: A Reflection
3 Things You Might Not Know About Your English Is Great, But…
1️⃣It started as a journal I kept during lunch breaks in New York. What began as scribbled reflections turned into stories about language, identity, and navigating the world in Spanglish. … Continue reading 3 Things You Might Not Know About Your English Is Great, But…
Café con José: Closing 2025
Mi gente, If this year had a soundtrack, it would be full of shifts. Songs you didn’t expect to love. Pauses that taught you to listen. And maybe a few … Continue reading Café con José: Closing 2025
Inside the Book: José Martínez on Grief, Identity, and Your English Is Great, But…
Q&A: Get to Know the Voice Behind the Book Q: Why did you write Your English Is Great, But…? J: I didn’t set out to write this book. I thought … Continue reading Inside the Book: José Martínez on Grief, Identity, and Your English Is Great, But…
Journalist & Author José Martínez Featured on “It’s in Queens” Podcast
A heartfelt conversation about home, identity, and the book that’s resonating with bilingual readers across the country. NEW YORK, NY— Emmy-winning journalist and author José Martínez is the featured guest … Continue reading Journalist & Author José Martínez Featured on “It’s in Queens” Podcast
José Martínez Shares Your English is Great, But… at the 19th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens
Jackson Heights, NY — Emmy Award–winning journalist and author José Martínez took part in the 19th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens, held October 10–12, 2025, at the Renaissance Charter School … Continue reading José Martínez Shares Your English is Great, But… at the 19th Hispanic/Latino Book Fair in Queens
Café con José: The Backlash Behind the Beat
When it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, social media exploded.At first, there was celebration, Puerto Rican flags, excitement, pride, joy. But within hours, the noise … Continue reading Café con José: The Backlash Behind the Beat
José Martínez Appointed to the Journalist Advisory Board of the Education Writers Association
Washington, D.C. – October 2025 — Emmy Award–winning journalist, strategic communications specialist, and author José Martínez has been appointed to the Journalist Advisory Board of the Education Writers Association (EWA), … Continue reading José Martínez Appointed to the Journalist Advisory Board of the Education Writers Association
Café con José: Bad Bunny, the halftime show, and why we keep thriving
This week, the NFL confirmed that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and honestly, I can’t stop thinking about what this moment means. For years, Latinos … Continue reading Café con José: Bad Bunny, the halftime show, and why we keep thriving
