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20 Latinx Children’s Books That Should Be On Your Bookshelf

shayneSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

by shayneSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020015477

Growing up, it was difficult to find books that spoke to my experience as a Black Latina. Although there were a few books I could turn to like Amazing Grace, which served as a reminder that I can be whatever...

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13 Feminist Books EVERYONE Should Read

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 202003439

Everyone should be a feminist. To be one simply means that you believe that women are equal to men, which we are. The fact that the topic is still up for debate, and that we still have to fight for...

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15 Latinx Summer Reads to Beat the Boredom

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 21, 2020May 28, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 21, 2020May 28, 202004071

It looks like we’re heading for more time at home during coronavirus, no matter how many states are reopening the economy. The safest place to be for now is en casa, which means that you’ll need some great entertainment to...

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Elizabeth Acevedo on Her New Novel ‘Clap When You Land’

Johanna FerreiraMay 13, 2020July 15, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 13, 2020July 15, 202005065

When most Americans think of the year 2001, the September 11 attacks immediately come to mind. But the Dominican community experienced not just one but two tragedies that year. The crash of Flight 587 took place just two months following...

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6 Books Every Woman Working on Self-Love Should Read

Johanna FerreiraApril 23, 2020August 21, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 23, 2020August 21, 202002077

A lot of us have a tendency of always associating love with romantic love directed toward another person. But the truth is, love is so much more than that. In fact, self-love is practically the key to unlocking any other...

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13 Books Every Latina Should Read at Least Once

María VillagómezApril 6, 2020August 21, 2020

by María VillagómezApril 6, 2020August 21, 20200970

There are so many incredible reads by Latino authors that every Latina should read at least once. The books are filled with characters that are magical, passionate, spiritual, powerful, opinionated, and determined to live a life full of integrity, honor,...

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Barnes & Noble Picked a Terrible Way to Celebrate Black History Month

Araceli CruzFebruary 5, 2020July 21, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 5, 2020July 21, 202004892

We are in the midst of the first week of Black History Month. How are you honoring the black community? Publishing giant, Penguin Random House, and booksellers, Barnes & Noble, decided it would be a genius idea to celebrate Black...

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13 of the Best Reading Apps to Jumpstart Your Summer Reading List

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 20200957

What would we do without our mobile apps? These digital sources filled with loads of information, make life so much easier. With summer in full swing, you probably have a long list of books you’re waiting to read. Instead of...

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26 Books Written by POC That Should be Movies

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 10, 2019August 2, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 10, 2019August 2, 202001594

Even though people will always say that the book is better than the movie, there are so many incredible libros that deserve to become films. Not only because the stories are worth telling on either the small or big screen...

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30 Latinx Biographies and Autobiographies to Add to Your Summer Book List

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2019August 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2019August 5, 202002684

A good biography can help you walk in someone else’s shoes. They offer an inside peek into the lives of the world’s most famous and fascinating people. It’s an opportunity to learn about the untold stories behind that person...

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7 Children’s Books to Read During Pride Month

priscillabJune 16, 2019August 5, 2020

by priscillabJune 16, 2019August 5, 20200835

Someone recently asked me how I celebrate Pride Month as a queer woman, and at first, I wasn’t sure. I love seeing my city filled with even more rainbows and glitter than usual (I already live in a gayborhood), but...

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40 Books You Need to Get Your Life Together

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 8, 2019August 4, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 8, 2019August 4, 202001204

Let’s be real — adulting is hard. We are taught everything since birth, and once we become adults, we are expected to know and learn everything else. It’s a really sink or swim mentality that can leave a lot...