Written against the backdrop of contemporary Argentina, and with resounding tenderness towards those in pain, in fear, and in limbo, this new collection from one of Argentina's most exciting writers finds Enriquez at her most sophisticated, and most chilling.Ī wedding planner left at the altar? Yeah, the irony isn't lost on Carolina Santos, either. The Dangers of Smoking in Bed: Stories by Mariana Enriquez

Ī collection of speculative works, including short stories, poems, plays, and graphic short stories that address the breadth of Latinx experiences and identities, including those of DREAMers.

Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology by. My Broken Language: A Memoir by Quiara Alegría HudesĪ Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright shares her lyrical coming-of-age story against a backdrop of her devastated barrio home and the idiosyncratic, troubled and fiercely loving Puerto Rican family that inspired her literary voice.Ī sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her own past, and a family legacy that begins in Cuba before either of them were born. Martita, I Remember You by Sandra CisnerosĪ Chicago woman discovers old letters from a long-lost friend she'd met as a young adult in Paris, leading her to recall friendships forged in the yearning days of her youth. Inspired by a real event of the murder of a woman in rural Mexico, Hurricane Season takes place in a world filled with superstitions and violence that poisons everything around. In For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, she offers wisdom and a liberating path forward for all women of color. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has created a community to help women fight together. One great way to celebrate the season is to read one of these new books by Latinx authors!Īpp Kid: How a Child of Immigrants Grabbed a Piece of the American Dream by Michael SaymanĪ memoir from one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, who taught himself how to code as a thirteen-year-old and claimed his share of the American Dream.ĭraws on the author's mother's story in a tale set in a turbulent 1960s Dominican Republic, where a young teen agrees to marry a man twice her age to help her family's immigration to America.įor Brown Girls With Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts : A Love Letter to Women of Color by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguezįor generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, when we honor and celebrate the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Books & Authors, Diverse Voices Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

This Fierce Blood by Malia Márquez