International Latino Book Awards celebrate best in Latino literature

This Saturday, Latino authors from all over the world will converge in San Diego for the 27th annual International Latino Book Awards.Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with its co-founder and a renowned author to talk about the significance of the awards and what they see for the future of Latino literature.Plus, the La Jolla Playhouse is debuting a musical adaptation of the 1988 hit film "Working Girl" with original music by Cyndi Lauper. KPBS' Beth Accomando spoke with the team behind the musical — including Lauper — and their love for Broadway.And finally, looking to tap into San Diego's arts and culture scene? In your weekend preview, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans talks about a new fair focused on unconventional art, Día de Muertos events and some live music to check out.Guests:Kirk Whisler, co-founder, Empowering Latino FuturesVictor Villaseñor, writer, "Guarding StarDust"Cyndi Lauper, singer, composer, lyricist, "Working Girl"Christopher Ashley, director, "Working Girl"Theresa Rebeck, book writer, "Working Girl"Cat Gunn, artist and curator, Harvest & GatherJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and "The Finest" host, KPBS