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Hilda Eunice Burgos on Launching Young Middle Grade Series, 'Bodega Cats'

Hilda Eunice Burgos on Launching Young Middle Grade Series, 'Bodega Cats'

Hilda Eunice Burgos on Launching Young Middle Grade Series, 'Bodega Cats'

Jul 15, 20248 min read

'Gloriana, Presente' by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a Beautiful Nod to Existing In Between Cultures

'Gloriana, Presente' by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a Beautiful Nod to Existing In Between Cultures

'Gloriana, Presente' by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a Beautiful Nod to Existing In Between Cultures

Jul 8, 20243 min read

'Abuela’s Library' by Lissette Norman is a Love Letter to Librarians

'Abuela’s Library' by Lissette Norman is a Love Letter to Librarians

'Abuela’s Library' by Lissette Norman is a Love Letter to Librarians

Jun 11, 20243 min read

Angela Quezada Padron on Telling Latina Climate Scientist's Story in Author-Illustrator Debut Picture Book

Angela Quezada Padron on Telling Latina Climate Scientist's Story in Author-Illustrator Debut Picture Book

Angela Quezada Padron on Telling Latina Climate Scientist's Story in Author-Illustrator Debut Picture Book

Jun 4, 202410 min read

Carlos Matias on Bringing Queens, New York, to Life in ‘Emergency Quarters’

Carlos Matias on Bringing Queens, New York, to Life in ‘Emergency Quarters’

Carlos Matias on Bringing Queens, New York, to Life in ‘Emergency Quarters’

May 27, 20248 min read

Julian Randall Explores Black Ancestry & Mental Health in Debut Memoir ‘The Dead Don’t Need Reminding’

Julian Randall Explores Black Ancestry & Mental Health in Debut Memoir ‘The Dead Don’t Need Reminding’

Julian Randall Explores Black Ancestry & Mental Health in Debut Memoir ‘The Dead Don’t Need Reminding’

May 6, 20244 min read

Annell López on Newark and the American Dream in Debut Short Story Collection ‘I’ll Give You a Reason’

Annell López on Newark and the American Dream in Debut Short Story Collection ‘I’ll Give You a Reason’

Annell López on Newark and the American Dream in Debut Short Story Collection ‘I’ll Give You a Reason’

Apr 5, 20249 min read

Julia Alvarez on Finding Her Origin As a Writer Through ‘The Cemetery of Untold Stories’

Julia Alvarez on Finding Her Origin As a Writer Through ‘The Cemetery of Untold Stories’

Julia Alvarez on Finding Her Origin As a Writer Through ‘The Cemetery of Untold Stories’

Mar 25, 202415 min read

Camille Gomera-Tavarez on Magical Realism & Teenagehood in ‘The Girl, the Ring & the Baseball Bat’

Camille Gomera-Tavarez on Magical Realism & Teenagehood in ‘The Girl, the Ring & the Baseball Bat’

Camille Gomera-Tavarez on Magical Realism & Teenagehood in ‘The Girl, the Ring & the Baseball Bat’

Feb 2, 202411 min read

Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing in ‘Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma’

Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing in ‘Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma’

Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing in ‘Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma’

Dec 28, 202313 min read

Embracing Collective Joy: The Essence of 'The Black Joy Project'

Embracing Collective Joy: The Essence of 'The Black Joy Project'

Embracing Collective Joy: The Essence of 'The Black Joy Project'

Dec 25, 20236 min read

His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

Dec 12, 20238 min read

Natalie Caña’s 'A Dish Best Served Hot' is a Captivating Saga of Romance and Reality

Natalie Caña’s 'A Dish Best Served Hot' is a Captivating Saga of Romance and Reality

Natalie Caña’s 'A Dish Best Served Hot' is a Captivating Saga of Romance and Reality

Nov 7, 20234 min read

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Oct 31, 20238 min read

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Sep 19, 20239 min read

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Aug 22, 20233 min read

Elizabeth Acevedo on Making Magic in 'Family Lore': A Q&A with Cleyvis Natera

Elizabeth Acevedo on Making Magic in 'Family Lore': A Q&A with Cleyvis Natera

Elizabeth Acevedo on Making Magic in 'Family Lore': A Q&A with Cleyvis Natera

Aug 4, 202313 min read

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Apr 25, 20235 min read

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Apr 11, 202311 min read

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