"...delightful postmodern illustrated novel.... Both entertaining and provocative, this [Preparatory Notes for Future Masterpieces] lampoons with a gentle touch."

—Publishers Weekly

"Channeling the spirit of Candide, Montoya's use of humor, pathos, and satire to tell the story of a misunderstood artist clamoring for his place in posterity and his voice to be heard, had me laughing from beginning to end."  —Reyna Grande, author of The Distance Between Us 

 “Montoya’s Preparatory Notes For Future Masterpieces is exactly that—a future masterpiece of unprecedented narrative by any contemporary writer rooted in the Latinx experience today! More than any other book he’s previously written, Montoya has found a way to deftly combine his storytelling ability with his artistic prowess in this single body of work that shapeshifts as it reveals. Preparatory Notes… is a compelling, fun, and intriguing read for thinkers, cultural warriors, and lovers of great literature alike. What we are witnessing here is a writer who is quickly reaching the height of his mastery!” —Tim Z. Hernandez, author of All They Will Call You

“This graphic novel is a very ambitious and successful contribution to the story of Latinx people in the U.S., with an emphasis on our struggles to make our art in this society.... This is beautiful writing about becoming or failing to become an artist—propulsive, candid, steamy, and full of life.” —Yxta Maya Murray, author of The World Doesn’t Work That Way, but It Could 

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• Pre-publication promotion, including  national print and digital advertising, reviewer outreach, and Edelweiss and NetGalley promotion 

• National print advertising

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• National publicity outreach

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• Email marketing