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News
Recent performances, public conversations, literary recognition, and book news.
Nomination
Second Nomination for the Pearson/Gordon Master Teacher Award
Spring 2026 · Lincoln Land Community College
I was grateful to receive a second nomination for the Pearson/Gordon Master Teacher Award at Lincoln Land Community College. Formerly known as the Pearson Master Teacher Award, this honor recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to student success. I deeply appreciate the nomination, and it means a great deal to me as a reflection of the work I have been fortunate to share with students and colleagues in the LLCC community.
Book News
Carlos Montoya will soon be available in paperback and as an ebook
Coming soon
John Paul Jaramillo’s novel Carlos Montoya will very soon be available in paperback and as an ebook. Readers can visit the book’s Amazon page now and check back for the new formats.
Award
2024 Mayor’s Award for the Arts
2024 · Springfield Area Arts Council
John Paul Jaramillo received the 2024 Mayor’s Award for the Arts in the category of Individual Literary Artist.
Recognition
Included in A Visual History of Chicano/a/x Literature
2022 · University of California, Merced
John Paul Jaramillo is included in A Visual History of Chicano/a/x Literature, a digital project documenting Chicano/a/x literary culture.
Performance / Video
Date Night with Ten-Minute Plays at UIS
January 25 · UIS
A staged performance featuring The Cary Grant of San Luis, directed by Tim Crawford.
Conversation / Video
Cultural Conversations at Lincoln Land Community College Library
Wed. Oct. 9 · Lincoln Land Community College Library
A recorded public conversation featuring John Paul Jaramillo at Lincoln Land Community College Library.
Reading / Video
Reading from Carlos Montoya with Twelve Winters Press
May 10, 2023 · Twelve Winters Press
A recorded reading from Carlos Montoya presented with Twelve Winters Press.