The Best Latinx Books of 2024
It has been a fantastic year for Latinx books so we’re thrilled to select our top ten new publications of 2024.
The Latest
“Nickel Boys” Reminds Latinos of Our Vulnerability
Interviewing the “Nickel Boys” team, Toni Gonzales shows why this film deserves our attention – its artistry and the history it uncovers.
Denise Zubizarreta’s Podcast “Denise” Will Shatter You
Mixed media artist, Denise Zubizarreta is saying the quiet part out loud – about violence against women in her podcast “Denise.”
Selena Gomez, Eugenio Derbez, and the Weight of Language in Representation
Why this story goes beyond one performance to questions of belonging and identity
Netflix’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude” Is a Courageous Retelling
As I started watching Netflix’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” I expected the soul of the book to be missing. I was wrong.
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Celebrates Latino Filmmakers
ADIFF (African Diaspora International Film Festival) helps correct the underrepresentation of people of color, including those from LATAM.
Disney Parks Expansion Means More Latinx Representation
“Coco” and “Encanto” are getting their own rides as part of Disney Parks Expansion and this Latina has suggestions for the creative teams.
We Need Telenovelas’ Validation of Female Rage
Female rage is a form of resistance. Let’s use our anger to fight the oppressors – just like our telenovela heroines show us.
“Down the Rabbit Hole” is a Sharp Satire on “Narco” Families
Biting, thrilling, and self-assured, “Down the Rabbit Hole” is one of the most interesting Mexican films from Netflix this year.
“But What Will People Say?” Helps Immigrant Communities Build Mental Health
Immigrant communities are facing mental health issues. Thankfully, there are resources like Sahaj Kaur Kohli’s “But What Will People Say?”