According to the Pew Research Center, Latinx who identify as Nicaraguans are the 12th largest Latinx group in the U.S. and total 451,000. Despite their relatively small numbers, they have succeeded in literary endeavors. Francisco Aragón is the author of the poetry collections, After Rubén, Puerta del Sol (Bilingual Press) and Glow of Our Sweat (Scapegoat Press). He is …
According to the Pew Research Center, 1.8 million Latinos of Guatemalan descent lived in the U.S in 2021. They are the 6th largest Latinx group in the U.S. This list is full of Guatemalan-American authors who have enjoyed tremendous success. Rebecca Balcárcel authored The Other Half of Happy, a Pura Belpré Honor Book and ALSC …
According to the Pew Center, 1.1 million Latinos of Honduran origin lived in the U.S. in 2021. They are the 8th largest Latino group. Despite their relatively small population size, they have made a great imprint in U.S. literature. Sheila Maldonado is the author of one-bedroom solo (Fly by Night Press/A Gathering of the Tribes, 2011), her …
The YA literary world has seen an impressive rise in the number of Latinx authors. This is great news for Latinx tweens who yearn to see positive stories about themselves. It’s also great news for educators who can introduce these great works in classrooms. 1) Matt De La Peña knows children and young adults. And …
These books are guaranteed to appeal to high school students as they represent an array of experiences. Infuse them into your courses. 1) We know the real reason it was banned from a few high schools, but if anything, that should encourage everyone to read Bless Me, Ultima, a classic. 2) The House on Mango …
