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12 Picture Books by Latinx Authors To Teach Kids About Navidad & Noche Buena

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar02177
You know it’s the holiday season when we’re constantly shopping for our familia’s gifts and cooking our traditional Christmas food like tamales. But how many of the little ones in our lives know why this time is so special and...
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11 Books to Understand the Indigenous History of LATAM

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar02838
Every November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a month-long recognition of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas who are given a platform to share their cultures, traditions, literature, and more. While we should be supporting Indigenous people all year...
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How Censorship & Book Banning Affect the Latinx Community in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson04873
It’s 2022 and book banning and censorship may seem like a thing of the past. We live in a progressive, modern society, no? Well, not really. As was evidenced during the 2020 election cycle, there are pockets of society throughout the...
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12 Latinx Picture Books Coming Out in 2022 Your Kids Will Love

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson06945
It’s shaping up to be quite an exciting year for Latinx authors and Latinx literature. We were thrilled to discover that there are so many Latinx children’s books are coming out in 2022. There are multiple titles by Latinx authors...
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10 Latinx Romance Authors to Keep on Your Radar

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson012899
Ahh, love is the air! Well, at least it is in the books by some of our favorite Latinx romance novelists. Whether you’re single or coupled up, there’s nothing like a good sappy, sexy romance novel to help you escape...
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10 Afro-Latina Writers Whose Work You Need to Read

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson06509
We love to celebrate Latinx and Afro-Latinx literature every single day, all year long. Latinxs have long been severely under-represented in the literary world, but in more recent years, many Latinx authors are coming to the forefront. They’re creating stories...
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News and Entertainment

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Pens Children’s Book Inspired by Her Mother

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson04802
The ever-inspiring Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, just released her fourth children’s book  earlier this week, Just Help! How to Build a Better World, inspired by her beloved mom. Sonia credits her with instilling an attitude of positivity and optimism in...
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New Graphic Novel About César Chávez March Released

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson03639
Iconic Mexican American civil rights activist, César Chávez, is the subject of a new graphic novel for children spotlighting his work in support of migrant farm workers. Written by award-winning Chicano comic book author, Terry Blas, and illustrated by acclaimed...
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Latinx Romance Anthology Highlights Sexually and Culturally Diverse Love

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson06088
Latinx love stories aren’t often diverse or varied in publishing but Latinx authors are slowly but surely changing that. A group of Latina authors came together this past holiday season to create a thoughtful, holiday-themed romance anthology that intentionally highlights diverse...
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11 of the Best Books by Latinas of 2021 You Need to Read

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson07641
It was such a good year for Latinx literature! So many insanely talented Latinx authors released new books this year that we honestly couldn’t even keep up. There are even more exciting Latinx books coming out in 2022, but while...
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15 Books by Latinx Authors Coming Out in 2022 You Need to Read

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson013948
Books lovers get ready because 2022 has some amazing libros coming from Latinx authors and we cannot wait. This past year brought us some powerful reads including For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts by Prisca Dorcas Mojica...
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