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Meg Medina is First Latina National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Sofía AguilarJanuary 18, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 18, 202304644

We love seeing Latinx writers representing in publishing, shattering glass ceilings and breaking new ground along the way. In 2021, Natalie Diaz became the first Latina poet to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Last year, Ada Limón made history...

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How Censorship & Book Banning Affect the Latinx Community in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 17, 2022March 18, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 17, 2022March 18, 202204901

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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11 Middle Grades Books by Latinx Authors Coming Out in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 14, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 14, 202206022

There are so many awesome new children’s books by Latinx authors and about Latinx kids coming out in 2022, that we’re back with another book roundup of Latinx kids books we can’t wait for our chiquitos to check out. This...

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New Graphic Novel About César Chávez March Released

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 19, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 19, 202203682

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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11 Powerful Must-Read Children’s Books About Immigration

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 13, 2021October 13, 202108828

As parents it’s our job to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools they need to be better, smarter, more compassionate people, and we firmly believe that literature plays a major part in that. Kids love to be...

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5 Fun Children’s Books About Tacos by Latinx Writers

Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 2021October 4, 202106841

Tacos are one of the most popular foods not just in Mexico or Latin America but the world over and there’s even a day dedicated to it. In the U.S. nearly 5 billion tacos are consumed each year so it’s...

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11 Children’s Books Combatting the Idea of Pelo Malo

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 28, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 28, 202108093

We are so sick of hearing about people who continue to perpetuate the idea of “pelo malo,” especially since some of us now have children with beautiful crowns of curly hair. For years Afro-Latinx and other Latinx people with naturally...

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11 Latinx Kids Books to Enjoy During Latinx Heritage Month and All Year Long

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021051433

We at HipLatina obviously love to celebrate Latinx representation all year long, but we love that Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15-October 15 each year, gives us the opportunity to highlight even more of the incredible work people...

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Latina-Owned Lil’ Libros Raised $2 Million in Crowdfunding Campaign

Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 202106789

Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein are two moms who saw the lack of representation in publishing when it came to Latinx stories and they came together to change that. They launched Lil’ Libros in 2014 to share our culture and...

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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, 2021012609

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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11 Spanish Audiobooks Perfect for Your Little One

Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021023007

Books for Latinx children aren’t just for fun, it’s for introducing kids to Latinx history and culture. Audiobooks are becoming more and more popular partly because it’s easy to do other tasks while the book plays in the background. For...

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7 Children’s Books to Read During Pride Month

Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 202003007

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...