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'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

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'

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'

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

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

‘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

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

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

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'

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'

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

'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

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

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’

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’

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

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’

Cookbook Review: 'Bodega Bakes' by Chef Paola Velez

Cookbook Review: 'Bodega Bakes' by Chef Paola Velez

Cookbook Review: 'Bodega Bakes' by Chef Paola Velez

Wander into the Wonderfully Whimsical World of Claribel A. Ortega's ‘Witchlings 3: House of Elephants’

Wander into the Wonderfully Whimsical World of Claribel A. Ortega's ‘Witchlings 3: House of Elephants’

Wander into the Wonderfully Whimsical World of Claribel A. Ortega's ‘Witchlings 3: House of Elephants’

Julian Randall Builds a Magnificent, Magical World Full of Suspense and Adventure in 'The Chainbreakers'

Julian Randall Builds a Magnificent, Magical World Full of Suspense and Adventure in 'The Chainbreakers'

Julian Randall Builds a Magnificent, Magical World Full of Suspense and Adventure in 'The Chainbreakers'

'Time’s Agent' by Brenda Peynado is Set in a Futuristic Santo Domingo Consumed by Corporate Greed

'Time’s Agent' by Brenda Peynado is Set in a Futuristic Santo Domingo Consumed by Corporate Greed

'Time’s Agent' by Brenda Peynado is Set in a Futuristic Santo Domingo Consumed by Corporate Greed

Angie Cruz on Writing Debut Picture Book, 'Angélica and la Güira'

Angie Cruz on Writing Debut Picture Book, 'Angélica and la Güira'

Angie Cruz on Writing Debut Picture Book, 'Angélica and la Güira'

Cat Lantigua Offers a Guide to Building New Worlds in Debut Book

Cat Lantigua Offers a Guide to Building New Worlds in Debut Book

Cat Lantigua Offers a Guide to Building New Worlds in Debut Book

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'

'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

'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

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

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’

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’

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’

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’

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’

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’

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'

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

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

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

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’

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'

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'

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

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'

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'

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

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Yaffa S. Santos on the Dominican Ciguapa in New Novel ‘A Touch of Moonlight’

Yaffa S. Santos on the Dominican Ciguapa in New Novel ‘A Touch of Moonlight’

Yaffa S. Santos on the Dominican Ciguapa in New Novel ‘A Touch of Moonlight’

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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

A review of Millie Perez's new book 'Home Runner,' part of her New York Monarchs romance series.

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