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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


Representation, Storytelling, and Writing for Change: A Conversation with Natalia Sylvester
Natalia Sylvester on her writing process, the power of representation, and the challenges and joys of telling Latina-centered stories today.
Jan 7, 20259 min read


Monsters, Middle School & Mayhem: A Dive into Jorge Aguirre & Andrés Vera Martínez's Monster Locker
A knockout graphic novel, Aguirre’s brilliantly crafted Monster Locker bursts to life with Vera Martínez’s gorgeous illustrations.
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Reflection & Renewal: Chican(x) Futurism An Evening at Gallery 2000 (Part 1)
This exhibit challenges me to reframe past, present, and future as more cyclical than linear.
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Una Mezcla: Miguel Martinez and His Film Short With Your Life
With Your Life is part of a larger project exploring themes of immigration and the deeply human stories shaped by these forces.
Dec 12, 20247 min read


Mestizo Power, Identity, & CW's The Originals
The Originals: a lens through which we can explore the lasting impacts of colonial legacies and complexitities of mestizo subjectivities.
Dec 11, 20245 min read


In/Visibility by Design: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s Debut Novel Catalina
Catalina refreshes the campus novel by tackling issues like rising tuition, student activism, and racial diversity and undocumented status
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Beyond the Barriers: How Through Fences Transformed My Classroom
Teaching Through Fences was nothing short of transformative for both the students and me.
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Have No Fear, Venture is Here!
The first trans non-binary archaeologist Sloan Cameron AKA Venture (they/them) pops out with their drill and dream!
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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