Latinas/os in Voces of Animation: Drawing New Lineages

Abstract: This article provides a brief history of Latinas/os in animation, sharing details of eleven men and women interviewed for the Voces of Animation project, part of the Voces Oral History Center, and drawing connections between their experiences, which include stories related to their initial media influences, family life, and their education as well as their journeys into the industry and dreams for future animation. Their life experiences and work in animation illustrate how contemporary industry professionals are driven by creativity and hope.