5 Must-Read AfroLatino History Books
In the effort to learn about our past – our complete, often untold story – we compiled this list of five must-read AfroLatino history books.
Books
We Need the Voice Behind “Detained,” a Memoir of Child Separation
“Detained” is the first memoir written by a child detained at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump’s first term.
Op-Ed: Breaking the Spell of Unworthiness – Why I Wrote “I Am Worthy”
I wrote “I Am Worthy” to break the spell of unworthiness that tells us we are too much, not enough, or both at the same time.
Latina Books “Gabriela and His Grace” and “The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes” Will Get You Through the Fall
Trust me – you should add upcoming Latina books “Gabriela and His Grace” and “The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes” to your reading list.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Returns For an Emotionally Captivating Finale
I’ve long believed that Korean American author Jenny Han–best known for her To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before book and film franchise–has single-handedly been bringing back the rom-com for Gen Z and young millennial audiences. Her reigning achievements in the teen romance space are many, not least of which include popularizing K-drama tropes with […]
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Beguiles with “The Bewitching”
Combining U.S. horror tropes and Mexican folk lore, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s latest novel, “The Bewitching,” is the representation we need.
“Archive of Unknown Universes” May Just Be Your Next Favorite Beach Read
I expected “Archive of Unknown Universes” to teach me about the Salvadoran Civil War. I didn’t expect it to also be my perfect beach read.
We Need More Latina-Led Conversations about Infertility
Where is the media by Latinas and for Latinas showing women dealing with infertility and not being kept quiet by shame?
5 Mexican Cookbooks to Get You Ready for the Carne Asada
Summer is here, so if you’re ready to become la hostess, these Mexican cookbooks will get you ready for the carne asada.
Op-Ed: What Happened When I Put “Art Above Everything”
Is the all-encompassing quest to become a self-sustaining artist worth the sacrifices it requires of us? Will a lifetime of prioritizing art above everything really lead us to fulfillment, and not regret? While working on my first book – a 10-year endeavor that entailed learning Russian and Chinese and traveling throughout the Post-Soviet bloc – […]