"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea

LeVar Burton Reads by Stitcher

Mar 19, 202400:39:13Arts

The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the collection THE WATER MUSEUM. Find more from the author at luisurrea.com ....

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