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17 Books to Understand the Black History of Latin America

Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 22, 202302923

Black History Month coverage doesn’t always include Afro-Latinidad but that history (both in the U.S. and Latin America) is both important and deserving of attention. We may think we know the history of Latin America, or at least the specific...

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16 Empowering Books by Afro-Latina Authors for Black History Month

Sofía AguilarFebruary 16, 2023February 23, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 16, 2023February 23, 202301749

With Black History Month in full swing, we want to recognize Afro-Latina authors who are making moves and empowering readers through their books. Latinas are vastly underrepresented in the publishing industry, especially Afro-Latinas, and it’s important to read their work...

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13 Books By Afro-Latinxs to Read for Black History Month

Sofía AguilarFebruary 8, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 8, 202301534

Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize Afro-Latinxs making an impact and amplifying Afro-Latinidad history and stories. In addition to highlighting Black changemakers in various industries, it’s also important to recognize that storytelling wouldn’t be what it is without...

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18 Books by Latinx Authors Coming Out in 2023 You Need to Read

Sofía AguilarJanuary 9, 2023January 18, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 9, 2023January 18, 202306424

We’ve loved seeing Latinx authors making their mark on the publishing industry and thankfully, this year is no different! In all genres, there is a need for Latinx stories, especially from Afro-Latinx and Indigenous Latinx writers, and plenty of authors...

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Best of 2022: 15 of the Best Books by Latinx Authors Published This Year

Sofía AguilarDecember 12, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 12, 202204302

As we look back at the publishing world throughout 2022, we know there’s still a lot of work to be done for Latinx books. In an industry dominated by white writers, Latinx stories are still struggling to be published and...

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12 Romance Novels by Latinas to Gift Your Book-Loving Amiga

Sofía AguilarDecember 7, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 7, 202202815

The holiday season can be a stressful time for all of us, especially when a lot of people are on your gift-giving checklist like your friends. What gift can we give our homegirls that is unique, creative, and fitting, AND...

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13 Magical Realism & Horror Books by Latina Writers Perfect for Fall

Sofía AguilarOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022

by Sofía AguilarOctober 17, 2022October 17, 202204756

In October we celebrate the last two weeks of Latinx Heritage Month, Dia de Muertos, and the fall season. While this is undoubtedly the season of scary movies, fun costumes, and visiting the pumpkin patch, it’s also the perfect time...

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14 Books to Read to Better Understand Our Latin History

Sofía AguilarSeptember 6, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 6, 202205733

Every year from September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Month is a time for the entire community to celebrate and come together from all our different nations, heritages, cultures, and most importantly, our histories. In school, many of us...

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12 Books by Latinx Authors That Made Me Feel Seen

Sofía AguilarAugust 9, 2022August 9, 2022

by Sofía AguilarAugust 9, 2022August 9, 202205698

Every year on August 9, readers around the world celebrate Book Lovers Day, a day for all of us to turn off our smartphones and other devices, pick up a book, and celebrate the joy of reading. As we know,...

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13 Books by Latina Authors You Need to Read This Summer

Sofía AguilarJuly 15, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 15, 202205614

Summer’s finally here and we all know what that means—time to finally read! Throughout the rest of the year, we might get so busy with our lives that we forget to take the time to slow down, crack open a...

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12 LGBTQIA+ Latinx Authors Amplifying Queer Stories Through Their Work

Sofía AguilarJune 9, 2022June 20, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 9, 2022June 20, 202205797

While we should be reading LGBTQIA+ authors and Latinx authors throughout the year, it’s always special to read stories written by writers who are both LGBTQIA+ and Latinx during Pride Month. Especially because large corporations rainbow-ify their logos to sell...

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15 Must-Read Poetry Collections by Latinas in Honor of National Poetry Month

Sofía AguilarApril 1, 2022

by Sofía AguilarApril 1, 202207792

April marks an important month for poetry lovers, readers, and writers—National Poetry Month! The month-long celebration was originally created by the Academy of American Poets to recognize the importance of poets in our culture and everyday lives. It has been...