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10 Latinx-Owned Bookstores to Start Shopping at Immediately

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 14, 202101841

There are so many fantastic books out by Latinx authors, that it has us thinking a lot about walking through the aisles of a bookstore and picking up a stack of books. We love supporting Latinx writers, but isn’t it...

Culture

7 Latina Poets Amplifying Latinidad that You Need to Read Right Now

Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 202103370

Poetry has the ability to challenge the status quo, to help its readers make sense of the world and their humanity, and ultimately, poetry changes the world we live in and how we view it. Latin American poets through the...

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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, 2021017124

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...

Culture

10 Latinx YA Novels All About Love You Need to Check Out

Pamela AvilaFebruary 10, 2021February 11, 2021

by Pamela AvilaFebruary 10, 2021February 11, 202105126

If there’s anything we can all agree on is that deep down, we’re all suckers for a good ‘ol love story. But like many other things in life, love comes in many forms, shapes, and sizes — and a book...

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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, 202108244

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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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, 202006406

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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9 Books by Latinx Authors Dropping This Month

Virginia IsaadFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 2020

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 202004462

We’re excited to see 2020 has been off to a strong start in the literary world for Latinx writers and we’ve selected these 9 books to showcase some of the best books released in February. The books span various genres...

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10 Authentic Books About the Real Immigrant Experience

Virginia IsaadJanuary 31, 2020July 21, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 31, 2020July 21, 202006282

Latinx Twitter was set ablaze with the release of American Dirt. It’s a book about the immigrant experience, written by a non-immigrant, non-Mexican writer who wrote about the experience of crossing the border without any first-hand knowledge. In a time...

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10 of the Best Latinx Young Adult Books of 2019

Virginia IsaadDecember 29, 2019July 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 29, 2019July 10, 2020012218

Latinx representation in literature is scarce but the following writers and books helped elevate Latinx stories this year. We got to meet strong Latinx heroines written by strong Latina writers amplifying our stories and cultura in the literary space. The...

Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: 16 Gifts Perfect for the Adventurous Sagittarius

Virginia IsaadNovember 25, 2019July 16, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 25, 2019July 16, 202003435

Sagittarius are known for being fun-loving, blunt, adventurers who don’t like boundaries and have a great sense of humor, so with that in mind, we’ve curated a gift guide for the Sag in your life. The list features products from...

Family

11 Spanish Audiobooks Perfect for Your Little One

Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021011151

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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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, 202006268

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...