Why the Capture of Maduro Has Me Rereading “In the Time of the Butterflies”
Venezuela, like the Dominican Republic “In the Time of the Butterflies,” survived a brutal dictator and his ouster.
Books
The Most Anticipated Movies and Series of 2026 with Latino Voices
In 2025, we got a clearer picture of the place Latino talent holds in Hollywood today. Series like The Bear cemented that presence with complex main characters, like Liza Colón-Zayas’s Tina Marrero, a deeply explored figure with a Latino identity. This was further reinforced by the sustained presence of names such as Pedro Pascal, Diego […]
Rudy Ruiz’s “The Border Between Us” Humanizes the Border, One Story at a Time
We’re talking with Rudy Ruiz about his new book, “The Border Between Us” that portrays a living community, full of faith, failure, and love.
7 Latina Body Positive Books to Read This Holiday Season
This holiday season, I’m pushing back on my family’s “little” comments about my body, a skill I learned from Latina body positive books.
With “My Fair Señor,” Alana Quintana Albertson Gives a Classic a Latinx (but Retrograde) Twist
In “My Fair Señor,” Alana Quintana Albertson celebrates Mexican-American culture through a flawed second-chance romance.
8 Books to Read to Learn the Story of Latinidad
Check out these eight books that dive into the story of Latinidad – and give us roadmaps for moving forward.
How Influencers Are Reimagining Mexican Publishing
The next wave in Mexican publishing isn’t coming from universities or corporate houses – influencers are brewing it in our feeds.
Op-Ed: “Queer Latine Heroes” and the Bittersweetness of Being First
I’m hopeful the visibility and representation my debut children’s picture book, “Queer Latine Heroes,” brings is an important step forward.
Start Your Spooky Season with “The Possession of Alba Díaz”
The third novel by Isabel Cañas, “The Possession of Alba Díaz” is a beautifully, unsettling read that manages to also be oddly optimistic.
Op-Ed: Enter Your Radical Señora Era of Rest, Joy, and Saying No
In “Radical Señora Era,” Ann Dunning is reminding us to choose rest over depletion, community over isolation, and joy over endless striving.