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Ray M. Vento
Ray M. Vento
The Apricot Tree
Raymond Vento 6/8/24 Raymond Vento 6/8/24

The Apricot Tree

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Laundry Day
Raymond Vento 5/23/24 Raymond Vento 5/23/24

Laundry Day

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A Boy at Heart - Ambassador Magazine Book Review
Leonardo Mascaro 3/26/19 Leonardo Mascaro 3/26/19

A Boy at Heart - Ambassador Magazine Book Review

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A Boy at Heart - Primo Magazine Book Review
Raymond Vento 3/12/19 Raymond Vento 3/12/19

A Boy at Heart - Primo Magazine Book Review

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Nono's Pocket Watch - Ambassador Magazine Book Review
Raymond Vento 12/12/12 Raymond Vento 12/12/12

Nono's Pocket Watch - Ambassador Magazine Book Review

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Nono's Pocket Watch - The Mercury News Book Review
Raymond Vento 9/13/12 Raymond Vento 9/13/12

Nono's Pocket Watch - The Mercury News Book Review

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Nono's Pocket Watch - The Italian Tribune Book Review
Raymond Vento 8/13/12 Raymond Vento 8/13/12

Nono's Pocket Watch - The Italian Tribune Book Review

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Essays

Alongside my books, I write short essays exploring memory, family, and the life that unfolded beyond the page. Many of these reflections are published on my Substack, where I look back with gratitude and forward with reflection.

You are welcome to read, subscribe, and join the conversation there.

About The Author

I grew up in Los Angeles in a large Italian-American family shaped by traditions, perseverance, and close-knit neighborhoods. Those early years—marked by family rituals, parish life, and the steady presence of earlier generations—left a lasting impression.

After a career in education and nonprofit service, I turned to writing as a way to preserve memory and honor the people who quietly shaped my life. My work includes children’s books and a memoir, all rooted in themes of family, heritage, and the enduring influence of ordinary lives.

Writing has become my way of remembering—and of acknowledging the difference others have made.

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