In this episode we talk about the historical fiction novela, Ramona, based on the novel by Helen Hunt Jackson, by the same name. We discuss the turmoil of California in the 1850s, as countless Mexican and Native people were displaced by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and we'll explore how racial discrimination plays a part in the story of Romona and Alejandro.  Plot and History: 9:00 A Love Letter to California: 41:30 Helen Hunt Jackson: 46:30 Ramona the novel: 49:30 The Ongoing Battle for Native Rights: 57:00 Sexytimes: 1:02:49 Kate Del Castillo: 1:04:40 FATCH goes to San Fran Sketch Fest!: 1:09:15 FATCH Comedy Cast:  Gloria De Leon (IG: gloriatheactress) Delia Gomez (IG: itsdeliagomez) Noveleando theme song written, performed, and produced by: Shireen Amini Find us on Instagram @NoveleandoPodcast Contact: If you would like to contact us, please email us at NoveleandoPodcast@gmail.com