Julia Alvarez Archives

15 Contemporary Books by Latina Authors That Have Become Classics

Sofía AguilarMay 26, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 26, 202303771

In celebration of Latino Books Month this May, we’re excited to look back and celebrate books by Latinx authors that have shifted the narrative and changed the landscape of Latinx literature. You may know books like 100 Years of Solitude by...

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13 Powerful Memoirs by Latina Authors Worth Reading

Sofía AguilarApril 18, 2023

by Sofía AguilarApril 18, 202302314

There are few things more empowering or fascinating than reading true stories from other people’s lives, especially from Latina writers whose stories may reflect aspects of our own. A memoir, unlike an autobiography, focuses on a specific and significant moment...

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10 Inspiring Latina Writers Who Paved the Way in Publishing

Sofía AguilarMarch 8, 2023March 14, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 8, 2023March 14, 202304121

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history and the present day in various industries, fields, and movements. In publishing, Latina writers remain underrepresented and therefore so do our stories. But we have...

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9 Latinx Poets Who Have Made History & Changed the Literary World

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 29, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 29, 202203808

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, we can’t help but think of all of the impactful Latinx voices that have made their — and our — stories and struggles known with their words. It’s so often the case...

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Barbie Launches New Celia Cruz and Julia Alvarez Dolls

Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 17, 20210107580

In recent years Barbie has been working on diverse representation including launching dolls of Latin icons like Frida Kahlo and Selena. Today, in honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barbie unveiled Celia Cruz and Julia Alvarez dolls...

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Julia Alvarez’s New Novel ‘Afterlife’ Touches on the Immigrant Experience

Johanna FerreiraJuly 31, 2019August 3, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 31, 2019August 3, 202002608

I’ve been a big fan of Dominican writer Julia Alvarez ever since I read her book, In The Time of The Butterflies, which tells the story of the Mirabel sisters who actively rebelled against Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo. You could...