Nina Serrano

Nina Serrano is a Latina poet, writer, film maker, radio host, cultural activist and educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has published three volumes of poetry and a novel; produced and directed films; written and acted in plays and on television. Until retiring at age 77, she worked in arts administration and as a teaching artists in the schools. She served as a member of the Alameda County Arts Council.

Born: September 1, 1934, New York City

Spouse: Saul Landau (m. 1953 - 1976), Paul Richards (m. 1987 - present)

Awards: Venice Film Festival for Directing (Que Hacer), Krakow Film Festival Best Film (Despues del terremoto/After the Earthquake) Pen Award for Literary Excellence (Heart Strong).

Children: Greg Landau and Valerie Landau

Radio (KPFA-FM): Reflecciones de la Raza, La Raza Chronicles, Open Book Poet to Poet.

Books: Heart Songs, Heart's Journey, Heart Strong, Nicaragua Way.