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Exiled Nicaraguan Poet Gioconda Belli Awarded Prestigious Poetry Prize

Sofía AguilarMay 31, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 31, 20230841

We love seeing Latina poets getting their flowers! In past years, we’ve seen Latinas succeeding because of their written work like Natalie Diaz, the first Latina to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and Ada Limón, the first Chicana to...

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11 Iconic Latina Poets Whose Work Everyone Needs to Read

Nicole YoungMarch 27, 2023April 4, 2023

by Nicole YoungMarch 27, 2023April 4, 202302052

The world of poetry has been shaped and enriched by the contributions of countless Latina poets. These writers, with diverse experiences, have left an indelible mark on literature that continues to reverberate decades later. From the mystical and philosophical works...

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Poetry Foundation Honors Poets Sandra Cisneros and Elizabeth Acevedo

Sofía AguilarSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 202207030

Dominican American writer Elizabeth Acevedo made history when she won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her debut The Poet X as the first woman of color to win the prize in its 83-year history. The British literary award goes to...

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Ada Limón is First Chicana Poet to be Named U.S. Poet Laureate

Sofía AguilarJuly 13, 2022July 13, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 13, 2022July 13, 2022012788

The writing and publishing industries have always been a white man’s game, which is why it’s so great to see Latinas still making strides—not to mention making history. In 2021, Natalie Diaz became the first Latina poet to win the...

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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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7 Must-Read Books Written by Latin-American Immigrants

Laysha MacedoJune 28, 2021July 9, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJune 28, 2021July 9, 202109155

It is Immigrant Heritage Month and an important part of recognizing and celebrating this month is uplifting the voices and perspectives of Latinx immigrants. In an industry where Latinx writers are not widely published, reading works like these is a...

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10 Poetry Books Out this Year by WOC

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 13, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 13, 202108443

April is National Poetry Month and we are super-psyched to honor some incredible women of color who are bringing their art form to the masses with brand-new poetry books coming out in 2021. Poetry is an art form that many...

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

Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 202109504

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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Yesika Salgado Talks Love, Loss, and Gentrification in New Poetry Book

Virginia IsaadOctober 7, 2019July 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 7, 2019July 24, 202008990

Yesika Salgado‘s signature curls, bold lipstick, and acrylic nails exude confidence and when she felt lost and frustrated while developing her latest poetry collection, she let that persona shine through. The Los Angeles writer attributes the direction of her latest...

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5 Latinas Using Poetry to Help Women Like Them Feel Seen

Yvette MontoyaJune 18, 2019August 5, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJune 18, 2019August 5, 2020010145

Poetry is an art form that is both highly regarded and regulated by Western- European standards. If you google “good poetry” the authors that come up are all unsurprisingly dead white men like William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, William Wordsworth, and...

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30 Poems by Iconic Latinx Writers We Love

HipLatinaMarch 17, 2019August 12, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 17, 2019August 12, 2020057124

We are always wanting to take in as much of our Latinx culture as we can. The internet, however, has become such an ocean of information, we often don’t know where to paddle for quick and comprehensive roundups of certain...

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#Women2Watch: 5 Poems By Powerful Latina Writers

Damaly GonzalezJuly 11, 2018September 22, 2020

by Damaly GonzalezJuly 11, 2018September 22, 2020010320

Stay strong post-election day. Here at HipLatina, we notice that often society forget that women are resilient and worthy of equal respect. Here are 5 poems by powerful Latina writers to remind you of your strength as a woman. Women Are Not...