OFFICIAL
PRESS RELEASE
Contact
Person
Michael W. Thomas
Director of Public Relations
215-888-4884
PHILADELPHIA, PA April, 22,
2014 – Author Rosaura Torres, a Philadelphia, PA resident, will have a book
signing at El Cafeito, 1700 North Third
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 on Saturday June 28th, 2014 from
5PM to 8PM.
Ms. Torres
books have won several awards; including
First Place in the 2011 International Latino Book Awards in the Best Woman’s
Issue category. In 2012 Ms. Torres won
Honorable Mention in Best Woman’s Issue for her Spanish book “Abuso Escondido Detras De La Placa”.
Ms. Torres also won Honorable Mention in the 2011 International Latino Books
into Movies Awards, at the University of Southern California as part of the Los
Angeles Times Book Festival, in the drama category. Ms. Torres released her controversial and provocative
book, “ABUSE HIDDEN BEHIND THE BADGE
in July 2010.” In December
2011 “ABUSO ESCONDIDO DETRAS DE LA
PLACA” the Spanish version was released.
Ms. Torres
has been a vocal activist against domestic violence involving women, children
and men for the past 4 yrs. Ms. Torres involvement in this mission came out of
her own personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence involving police
officers.
This book
also tells of this true survivor’s strength and courage to fight back against
injustice by those whose duty it is to “protect and serve”.
Ms. Torres is available
for interviews and speaking engagements.
Please contact: Michael Thomas at 215-888-4884.
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