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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 19, 2026San Diego

Author Leslie Priscilla to discuss nonviolent parenting at San Diego Book Festival

Author and parent coach Leslie Priscilla will present her new book, 'Chancla: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture through Nonviolent Parenting,' at the upcoming San Diego Book Festival. The event features panels and exhibits at the University of San Diego on August 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Why It Matters

The San Diego Book Festival provides a public venue for local authors and community members to engage in discussions regarding parenting practices, cultural identity, and family dynamics.

Key Facts

  • The San Diego Book Festival will take place at the University of San Diego on August 22.
  • The festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Admission to the festival is free, though some specific sessions require a $5 ticket.
  • Leslie Priscilla is releasing a book titled 'Chancla: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture through Nonviolent Parenting.'
  • Priscilla founded the organization Latinx Parenting in 2018.
  • Latinx Parenting has over 314,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.
  • The book 'Chancla' addresses the cultural history of corporal punishment in Latino households.
  • Priscilla has 16 years of experience as a certified parent coach.

Who's Mentioned

locationUniversity of San Diego“Venue for the book festival”location5998 Alcala Park Way“Address of the event”other314,000“Follower count for Latinx Parenting on social media”otherSan Diego Book Festival“Event location and host”personLeslie Priscilla“Author and founder of Latinx Parenting”