Editor’s Post Publication Note: This list is notable because so many of these authors went on to do so much more. This was the start of a sprint. For example, Xanath Caratha has since become prolific and Presumed Incompetent II was published in 2020. 1) Xanath Caraza: LatinoStories had the pleasure of reviewing her first …
Editor’s post-publication note: Years after this, We the Animals was made into a film. Also noteworthy is the fact that David Perez was a true pioneer with his work. Melinda Palacio would go on to prove that she can write in any genre. 1) Iris Gomez is the latest talented author to be discovered by …
Editor’s post-publication note: this list has books that are worth reading and rereading. Just pure good old-fashioned powerful writing. 1) Raul Ramos y Sanchez. Remember that name because you’ll be hearing it time and time again. America Libre is about a frightening future in which Latinos are divided among themselves and among others; and the result is a war …
1) James Cañon, Author of Tales from the Town of Widows: A Novel. When we nominated him for our One Brown Book, One Nation program earlier this year, we knew that this author was something special. In fact, if I had to choose one must-read Latino author this year, Cañon would be it. This book …
1) Aracelis Girmay, Author of Teeth. I wasn’t exaggerating when I reviewed this book earlier in the year and said that Girmay has put together one of the best debuts by any poet in recent memory. Since that time, we have heard nothing but praise about this book and the author’s powerful readings. 2) Malín …
