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13 Must-Read Books by Latinx Authors Out in 2021

Pamela AvilaMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 18, 2021March 18, 202108723

It’s only March and we already have so many books by Latinx authors on our book wish list. From debut novels to new books from the legendary Chilean author Isabel Allende, for example, there’s no shortage of new reads to...

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8 Books by WOC to Read During Women’s History Month

Pamela AvilaMarch 8, 2021March 13, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 8, 2021March 13, 202105431

Reading books about women who have challenged the status quo, redefined womanhood on their own terms, have challenged mainstream feminism, and ultimately, affected change within their own communities, should be something we all do year-round. But this Women’s History Month,...

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7 of the Best Self-Help Books by Latinxs to Help You Personally and Professionally

Nicole YoungFebruary 28, 2021March 3, 2021

by Nicole YoungFebruary 28, 2021March 3, 202102337

Working on ourselves is a lifelong journey and while therapy can be too expensive for some, there are several self-help books that can provide that much-needed guidance to working on yourself. There are of books by Latinas that can help...

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15 Black Bookstagrammers to Follow For Your Next Read

Pamela AvilaFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021

by Pamela AvilaFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 202101662

Books can transport us someplace else—offering a much-needed respite from the rest of the world. They can teach us about other people’s joy, hurt, and life experiences, and in doing so, they ultimately change us and change how we view...

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10 of the Best Latinx Children’s Books Out in 2021

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 26, 2021January 26, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 26, 2021January 26, 202106027

Part of the fun of starting off a new year is checking out all the new releases in art and entertainment and that includes books especially in Latinx literature. Maybe reading more is on your list of resolutions and that’s...

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

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020020657

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, 202003867

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, 202005135

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, 202008733

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, 202002558

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, 202001442

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, 202007044

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...