1) H.G. Carrillo, Author of Loosing My Espanish. Not since Junot Diaz has a Latino author created such a stir. If you’re looking for story told in a traditional, chronological way, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a creative read that challenges your views on Cuban history, this is it. 2) Ernesto Quinonez, Author of …
We encourage you to review these Latinx author websites. Latino Stories, the first website to offer an expansive array of Latinx literature resources, has been around since 2006. It has been a true joy seeing this list of Latinx author websites grow. Let us know if we need to add someone. Mario AcevedoMarta AcostaDaniel AlarconMalin …
The Fringe World: Outside Looking In, Inside Looking Out Fiction Alba Ambert: “Rage of a Fallen Angel” This story is reminiscent of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.” In both stories, the reader can’t help but be pulled in and diagnose the main characters’ condition. We learn that her doctor will not take her seriously …
The Urban World: Weaving Through City Streets Fiction Sandra Cisneros: “Bread” Bread and water are said to be the most basic of food and drink. Here, the memory of bread overshadows everything else and is a testament to the simple things that the narrator can appreciate now that horrible experiences are in her past. This …
Working Under a New Sun Fiction Norma Cantú: “Se me enchina el cuerpo al oír tu cuento” Written in the second person, this short story’s length and vibrant language could arguably classify it as a poem. The narrator claims to get goose bumps when hearing the tale of how the “you” graduates as a valedictorian …
