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A Magical Reformation: Veronica Chapa’s Feminist Retelling of La Malinche in Malinalli: A Novel
Chapa reimagines La Malinche through a fantastical lens, centering themes of language, loyalty, and vengeance.
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Staging Latinidad: Gigi Guizado on Theater, Translation, & Community in Las Vegas
Erika Abad talks with Gigi Guizado about the recent surge in readings and performances of Latin American and Latino plays across the Vegas Valley.
Apr 1, 202510 min read


Monsters Among Us: Vampires and Colonial Violence in Isabel Cañas’ Vampires of El Norte
Vampires of El Norte is a powerful contribution to Latino-centered storytelling that reclaims horror as a space to explore memory, resistance, and survival.
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Found Forms, Frontera Stories: An Interview with José Alaniz
A "house of mirrors," the book spans eras—from the Republic of Texas to a dystopian future Atlanta to 1990s Los Angeles.
Mar 30, 20255 min read


The Gentle Flame: Milio's Healing Fire and the Power of Latinx Representation in League of Legends
League of Legends breaks mold of traditional fire-affinities by introducing Milio, infusing Latinx representation to the game.
Mar 30, 20254 min read


My Childhood Favorites: Is Spy Kids as Good as I Remember?
Karina Beccera asks herself: Is Spy Kids the greatest kids movie of all time?
Mar 30, 20254 min read


An Economy of Thirst: Liquid Futures and Mexican Labor in Alex Rivera’s Sleep Dealer
rooted in a vision of futurity that both resists Latinx dispossession and dismantles economies of thirst that propagate it
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Hacienda Caras in Barbielandia: America Ferrera’s Latina Resistance in Barbie
Brown Optic Barbielandia is a space where multiracial female solidarity mobilizes intervention
Mar 18, 20259 min read


Another Side of History: Review of David Dorado Romo’s Borderlands and the Mexican American Story
Another Side of History breaks down the hegemonic door that has tried to shut out complexities of Mexican American and borderland history.
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Deep Dive into Character: A Review of Melissa Coss Aquino's Novel, Carmen & Grace
With her evocative storytelling, Melissa Coss Aquino turns a story about two cousin-turned-sisters dealing drugs into a character study.
Mar 4, 20255 min read


Review of My Side of the River: A Memoir by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez
My Side of the River is more than a memoir it is a reminder of how stories can heal, connect, and inspire.
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Resisting the Future in Fernando A. Flores’ Novel, Brother Brontë!
Fernando Flores’s Brother Brontë--a novel that delves into the power of literature and the transformative role of storytelling.
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Afro-Latina Identity: A Review of Natasha Alford's American Negra: A Memoir
American Negra: A Memoir brings attention to the issues of Afro-Latinidad with Hispanic/Latinx communities.
Mar 1, 20254 min read


Making Space for Latinx Futurisms: A Review of Major Thomás!
Major Thomás deserves a space among the pop culture fictions that feature Latinx characters
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Living Beyond Borders: A Vibrant Mosaic of Mexican-American Stories for Young Readers
Every story offers the reader a different perspective on the young Chicanx experience.
Jan 25, 20253 min read


Anita del Monte Libseth's Book Talk: Xochitl Gonzalez's Anita de Montes Laughs Last!
Anita del Monte Libseth's Book Talk on Xochitl Gonzalez's Anita de Montes Laughs Last!!!
Jan 15, 20251 min read


6 Essential Reads to Celebrate Dominican Heritage Month!
Celebrate Dominican Heritage Month with 6 Must-Read Books by Dominicana American Authors!
Jan 15, 20255 min read


Latinx Stories Return to Broadway with Real Women Have Curves
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical pushes against the normality of Latinas being forgotten in these spaces.
Jan 14, 20253 min read


Fighting for the Future: How Paula Mendoza & Abby Sher Turn Activism into Dystopian Fiction
Sanctuary is about escaping a horrific regime, while Solis focuses on fighting back to build a better world.
Jan 13, 20255 min read


Opera of the Hispanophone Americas: Transforming Traditions, Shattering Boundaries
Opera is not just a European artifact but a global and evolving tradition capable of reflecting the lived experiences of diverse cultures.
Jan 13, 20256 min read
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