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“Big Chicas Don’t Cry” Book Review
Reading Time: 4 minutesBig Chicas Don’t Cry By Annette Chavez Macias Pub Date 01 Sep 2022 I absolutely ADORED this book. The irony of it all is that this big chica cried her eyes out while reading this beautiful story! via GIPHY This is a must read if you want: Strong female leads Latinx… Read more
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Book Review: “The Hacienda”
Reading Time: 4 minutesAbsolutely my favorite book of the 2022! In her debut novel, “The Hacienda”, Isabel Cañas writes a beautiful and thrilling story with historic details and witchiness that are just amazing! The story takes place in Mexico, after the Mexican War for Independence during the 1820’s. It is due to the shift in… Read more
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Familia Madrigal (cousins edition)
Reading Time: 11 minutesBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Familia Madrigal (cousins edition) Where I make book recommendations to the family members from Disney’s movie Encanto. This is based off of what I have read and enjoyed personally or based on the book buzz on Bookstagram. There will be a picture book for each character as I believe picture… Read more
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Review: We Light Up the Sky by Lilliam Rivera
Reading Time: 4 minutesA solid 3.5 stars. I will definitely be reaching for that sequel! That ending? omg NOT cool! Summary We Light Up The Sky by Lilliam Rivera is a YA sci-fi novel that follows three young adults who take on defending Los Angeles, CA from an invading extraterrestrial. The odds are against them… Read more
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Review: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui, the title reflects one of the main themes of this graphic memoir—a mother’s strength. Themes of family and intergenerational trauma can also be found. Summary In Thi Bui’s graphic memoir: The Best We Could Do, she recounts her family’s history in 10 chapters.… Read more
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INTRODUCING ME
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hello, my name is Marisa. My preferred pronouns are she/her. I am a Latine/a/x, Mexicana, a mother to an adorable three year old. I am a newly enrolled student at the University of Washington! Further and foremost, I am a reader ♥ My love for reading, at its core, exists because… Read more