The author of three books, Méndez Negrete’s most recent study is a history of activist leaders in San José, California. Originally from Tabasco, Zacatecas, México, she has lived a transnational life which is chronicled in her first book, Hijas de Juan: Daughters Betrayed. Her experiences raising a special needs son is the subject of her second book. Méndez-Negrete is working on a cook book inspired by her Zacatecas roots and as influenced by her California sensibilities.

Josie Méndez Negrete, PhD, professor emerita of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is founder and publisher of Conocimientos Press.

josieportrait.jpg

Books by Josie Méndez Negrete, PhD

Activist Leaders of San Jose: En sus propias voces

A Life on Hold: Living with Schizophrenia

Las hijas de Juan: Daughters Betrayed

  • Black and White image of Josie Méndez Negrete, PhD. She is has on large dangling earrings,two beaded necklaces, silver wire rimmed glasses and a Mexican rebozo over a flower embroidered huipil. Her silver and black hair is sleek back into a bun.

    Josie Méndez Negrete, PhD

    Publisher

  • Prieta Chicana with silver and dark brown hair, Viktoria Valenzuela. She is wearing a cobalt blue dress with large flowers and corazones de fuego printed on it.

    Viktoria Valenzuela

    Associate Publisher