Bilingual Storyteller
Latinos are helping define the future of Berks County—but does the community hold power equal to its presence? José Martínez will moderate a timely conversation about voice, civic participation and meaningful representation at the Spotlight PA Ideas Festival.
Ahead of tonight’s Latinos Unidos celebration at Alvernia University, Emmy Award-winning journalist and author José Martínez discusses language, belonging and the message behind his keynote, “Your English Is Great, But…: Turning Identity Into Impact.”
Emmy Award-winning journalist and author José Martínez will headline Alvernia University’s 2026 Latinos Unidos celebration on September 25, sharing reflections on identity, language and belonging before leading a special conversation with students.
Reading School District families, educators and local authors came together at Tenth & Green Elementary for a Family Literacy Event focused on books, bilingual learning, creativity and community. Emmy Award-winning journalist and author José Martínez shared Your English Is Great, But… and Your English Is Great, But…: A Bilingual Coloring & Activity Book for Kids while celebrating literacy and storytelling with local families.
This week, Reading felt smaller.
Not because the city changed, but because the grief was shared. A tragic explosion that could’ve been prevented. A shooting that shook another block. And the death of a merengue legend remembered with candles, flags, and music. In the middle of it all, our community kept showing up—with memory, with presence, with love.
