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Naima Coster on Motherhood and Motherlessness in ‘Take What You Can’

Naima Coster on Motherhood and Motherlessness in ‘Take What You Can’

Naima Coster on Motherhood and Motherlessness in ‘Take What You Can’

Amaris Castillo

Aug 48 min read

‘Cursed Ever After’ by Andy C. Naranjo Melds Deep Themes With Romantasy

‘Cursed Ever After’ by Andy C. Naranjo Melds Deep Themes With Romantasy

‘Cursed Ever After’ by Andy C. Naranjo Melds Deep Themes With Romantasy

DWA Team

Jul 293 min read

In Millie Perez's 'Home Runner,' Running Away Leads You Right Where You Belong

In Millie Perez's 'Home Runner,' Running Away Leads You Right Where You Belong

In Millie Perez's 'Home Runner,' Running Away Leads You Right Where You Belong

itsandreinarodrigu

May 224 min read

'The Other Side of the Garden' is a Tender Exploration of a Child's Grief

'The Other Side of the Garden' is a Tender Exploration of a Child's Grief

'The Other Side of the Garden' is a Tender Exploration of a Child's Grief

Amaris Castillo

Mar 35 min read

Candela: The Radiance and Roots of Peggy Robles-Alvarado’s 'Burn Me Back'

Candela: The Radiance and Roots of Peggy Robles-Alvarado’s 'Burn Me Back'

Candela: The Radiance and Roots of Peggy Robles-Alvarado’s 'Burn Me Back'

DWA Team

Oct 31, 20254 min read

Hilda Eunice Burgos Concludes Heartfelt Series with 'Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals'

Hilda Eunice Burgos Concludes Heartfelt Series with 'Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals'

Hilda Eunice Burgos Concludes Heartfelt Series with 'Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals'

Amaris Castillo

Sep 24, 20257 min read

The Story of My Anger: A Deep Dive into Jasminne Mendez’s YA Debut

The Story of My Anger: A Deep Dive into Jasminne Mendez’s YA Debut

The Story of My Anger: A Deep Dive into Jasminne Mendez’s YA Debut

Amaris Castillo

Aug 20, 20257 min read

Millie Perez's 'Fair Trade' Turns a Fake Marriage Into the Realest Deal

Millie Perez's 'Fair Trade' Turns a Fake Marriage Into the Realest Deal

Millie Perez's 'Fair Trade' Turns a Fake Marriage Into the Realest Deal

DWA Team

Aug 11, 20254 min read

‘The Grand Paloma Resort’ Author Cleyvis Natera Has Us in a Grip

‘The Grand Paloma Resort’ Author Cleyvis Natera Has Us in a Grip

‘The Grand Paloma Resort’ Author Cleyvis Natera Has Us in a Grip

DWA Team

Jul 28, 202512 min read

Ambar Cordova’s 'The Lies Always Told' is a Tender Story about Love, Illness, and Healing

Ambar Cordova’s 'The Lies Always Told' is a Tender Story about Love, Illness, and Healing

Ambar Cordova’s 'The Lies Always Told' is a Tender Story about Love, Illness, and Healing

DWA Team

Jul 23, 20253 min read

Natalie Guerrero’s 'My Train Leaves at Three' is a Fervent Late Coming-Of-Age Debut

Natalie Guerrero’s 'My Train Leaves at Three' is a Fervent Late Coming-Of-Age Debut

Natalie Guerrero’s 'My Train Leaves at Three' is a Fervent Late Coming-Of-Age Debut

DWA Team

Jul 8, 20253 min read

Jasminne Paulino Talks Debut Novel-in-Verse, 'The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez'

Jasminne Paulino Talks Debut Novel-in-Verse, 'The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez'

Jasminne Paulino Talks Debut Novel-in-Verse, 'The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez'

DWA Team

May 5, 20254 min read

Alejandro Heredia Brings Rigor to Friendship in Debut, 'LOCA'

Alejandro Heredia Brings Rigor to Friendship in Debut, 'LOCA'

Alejandro Heredia Brings Rigor to Friendship in Debut, 'LOCA'

DWA Team

Feb 3, 20256 min read

Adriana Herrera's 'A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke' Blends Passion with Defiance

Adriana Herrera's 'A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke' Blends Passion with Defiance

Adriana Herrera's 'A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke' Blends Passion with Defiance

DWA Team

Jan 30, 20254 min read

'Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around' Brings Friendship and Acceptance to the Forefront

'Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around' Brings Friendship and Acceptance to the Forefront

'Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around' Brings Friendship and Acceptance to the Forefront

DWA Team

Jan 13, 20254 min read

In ‘Traveling Freely,’ Roberto Carlos Garcia Urges Us to Examine Our Lives and Know Our History

In ‘Traveling Freely,’ Roberto Carlos Garcia Urges Us to Examine Our Lives and Know Our History

In ‘Traveling Freely,’ Roberto Carlos Garcia Urges Us to Examine Our Lives and Know Our History

DWA Team

Nov 30, 20246 min read

CJ Rivera On the Inspiration Behind Debut Dystopian Novel, ‘The Final Orchard’

CJ Rivera On the Inspiration Behind Debut Dystopian Novel, ‘The Final Orchard’

CJ Rivera On the Inspiration Behind Debut Dystopian Novel, ‘The Final Orchard’

DWA Team

Nov 12, 20247 min read

Millie Perez Serves Up Love and Baseball in ‘Strikeout’

Millie Perez Serves Up Love and Baseball in ‘Strikeout’

Millie Perez Serves Up Love and Baseball in ‘Strikeout’

DWA Team

Nov 7, 20243 min read

Natalie Caña’s 'Sleeping With the Frenemy' Combines Family Ties and Second Chances in a Fiery Romance

Natalie Caña’s 'Sleeping With the Frenemy' Combines Family Ties and Second Chances in a Fiery Romance

Natalie Caña’s 'Sleeping With the Frenemy' Combines Family Ties and Second Chances in a Fiery Romance

DWA Team

Oct 28, 20243 min read

Erika Morillo Writes with Unflinching Honesty in ‘Mother Archive: A Dominican Family Memoir’

Erika Morillo Writes with Unflinching Honesty in ‘Mother Archive: A Dominican Family Memoir’

Erika Morillo Writes with Unflinching Honesty in ‘Mother Archive: A Dominican Family Memoir’

DWA Team

Oct 15, 202413 min read

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