The Fina Mendoza Mysteries follow the adventures of the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, investigating mysteries in the U.S. Capitol.

Fina's grandmother takes her to a meeting where an immigration reform protest is being organized. Abuelita's activism results in a major dispute with her son, Congressman Arturo Mendoza after she's nearly arrested outside the U.S. Capitol.

Protests outside the U.S. Capitol are nothing new.

Click HERE to read about the history of protests outside the U.S. Capitol in our Facts Behind the Fiction blog.

Cast:

Amy Solano - Fina Mendoza

Christine Avila - Abuelita

Monica Vigil - Gabby

Adolfo Guzman Lopez - Flip

Claudi Peschuita - Vicki

Bill Chappelle - Protest Coach

Alexandra Bank - TV Reporter

Steve DeVorkin - Fr. Andrew and Senator Something

Andrea Felix-Cervantes is our stage manager. Our music is written and performed by Andrew Barkan, and our logo designer is Imelda Hinojosa.

Season 2 of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries podcast is based on the book State of the Union, by Kitty Felde, published by Chesapeake Press. You can get an autographed copy of State of the Union, at the website Chesapeakepress.org. That's also where you can find out more about the cast and crew of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries and a free download of the 56-page Teacher's Guide to the book and the podcast just by signing up for our newsletter. Every week, that newsletter includes the facts behind the fiction in the Fina Mendoza Mysteries.