Emilio J. Vargas (Aibonito, Puerto Rico) es autor, ex locutor de radio, voz en off y defensor del sistema de foster care y la adopción. Su historia —desde sus raíces humildes en Cayey, Puerto Rico, hasta su trabajo social en Connecticut— lo ha llevado a compartir su experiencia real como padre adoptivo con miles de personas.
Luego de años en los medios de comunicación, Emilio dio un giro inesperado a su vida al convertirse en papá por medio del sistema de crianza y adopción. Hoy, además de escribir, trabaja activamente apoyando a familias de acogida y adoptivas, combinando su testimonio personal con su labor profesional.
Su estilo narrativo mezcla emoción, humor, vulnerabilidad y esperanza, conectando con lectores de todo el mundo.
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Emilio J. Vargas (Aibonito, Puerto Rico) is an author, former radio host, voiceover artist, and advocate for the foster care and adoption system. His journey—from humble beginnings in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to his work in social services in Connecticut—has led him to share his real-life experience as an adoptive father with thousands of people.
After years in the media industry, Emilio took an unexpected turn in life when he became a father through the foster care and adoption system. Today, in addition to writing, he actively supports foster and adoptive families, blending his personal story with his professional work.
His narrative style combines emotion, humor, vulnerability, and hope, resonating with readers around the world.