See all the annual picks for best new Latino Latinx authors.
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 …
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 …
