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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, 2021031029

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, 2021010390

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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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, 2020010252

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...

Lifestyle

13 of the Best Reading Apps to Jumpstart Your Summer Reading List

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 202005001

What would we do without our mobile apps? These digital sources filled with loads of information, make life so much easier. With summer in full swing, you probably have a long list of books you’re waiting to read. Instead of...

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40 Books You Need to Get Your Life Together

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 8, 2019August 4, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 8, 2019August 4, 202006858

Let’s be real — adulting is hard. We are taught everything since birth, and once we become adults, we are expected to know and learn everything else. It’s a really sink or swim mentality that can leave a lot...

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15 Books by WOC You Have to Read This Summer

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 1, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 1, 2019August 3, 202003905

The temperatures are rising, and those warm months of summer are almost here. This time of year is all about relaxing vacations, lounging at the beach and pool, and finding little moments here and there to unwind and soak up...

News and Entertainment

10 Books That Highlight The Latinx Immigrant Experience

Bill O’ConnorDecember 17, 2018August 31, 2020

by Bill O’ConnorDecember 17, 2018August 31, 202005011

With their skill at using the written word, these authors create just as poignant and graphic an image of the immigration experience as these filmmakers do. Here are ten stories of Latinx immigration that might convince you to turn off...

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Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books

HipLatinaSeptember 26, 2018September 10, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 26, 2018September 10, 202001597

What do The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, Native Son, To Kill a Mockingbird, Fahrenheit 451, and The Adventures of Captain Underpants have in common? At one time or other, someone has tried to ban them from classrooms and public or...

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How Comics Helped My Kid Love Reading

Common Sense MediaAugust 26, 2018September 17, 2020

by Common Sense MediaAugust 26, 2018September 17, 202002477

When I was a kid my dad read to me every night. By age 5, I was traveling nightly through the worlds of The Hobbit or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Even afternoon naps would start with a bit of poetry....

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#TBT: 5 Classic Latino Books That You Should Add To Your Summer Reading List

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 16, 2018September 14, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 16, 2018September 14, 202004294

Summer isn’t over, and you may be deciding what book to read next. For this week’s #TBT, we are taking a look at five classic Latino books that you should read (if you haven’t already)! Cien años de soledad/One Hundred Years of Solitude...

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6 Summer Reading Challenges To Hook Your Kids on Books

Common Sense MediaJuly 6, 2018September 21, 2020

by Common Sense MediaJuly 6, 2018September 21, 202011616

For many kids, summer means trading in reading logs and library visits for screen time and “summer slide.” But summer can also be a great time to catch up on all the awesome books you might have missed during the school...

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Can TV and Games Teach Kids Empathy

Common Sense MediaApril 8, 2018October 14, 2020

by Common Sense MediaApril 8, 2018October 14, 202001261

Many parents worry that cyberbullying, trolls, and rude behavior have taken over the internet. While it may seem that the online world has worn away our empathy, many studies show that kids and teens develop strong, supportive online bonds both...