1) Christine Granados, Author of Brides and Sinners in El Chuco. Granados writes with wit and has a unique style that makes her writing appealing on many levels. 2) Sonia Nazario, Author of Enrique’s Journey. More librarians and teachers have sent us e-mail about this book than any other. This nonfiction work is based on …
Editor’s post-publication note: What is often lost in lists like these is the activism that so many Latinx authors are working on beyond the writing world. Silvio Sirias, for example, is opening a school in Nicaragua. This is all the more reason to support these writers who have continued to make a difference. 1) Carolina de …
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 …
