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    Top 5 Latinx Book Recomendations.

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    Happy Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month!

    My favorite time of the year. A time in the United States where the amazing influence and actions made by Latinx/e/ Hispanic Americans are highlighted. To learn more check out this website.

     

    I work at a library and just about everyday I am asked for book recommendations. Patrons will ask for picture books, books that meet AR reading level standards, or for a personal recommendation of a book that I enjoyed. Once I was asked for books about Latinx characters written by Latinx authors. I knew in that moment that it was my time to shine. Let me tell you when I say I was glowing I was and I was so so happy to share what I love with that patron. She later came back and told me which books she and her teen daughter enjoyed.

    If you’d like to read some pretty awesome books with Latinx characters written by very talented Latinx authors, here are my top 5 recommendations.

    5 books. From left to right, Lobizona, The Hacienda, When We Make It, Big Chicas Don't Cry, and A Lot Like Adios.

    1. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas:

    The book, The Hacienda, stands in front of a lamp and potted plant.

    Super spooky vibes with jump scares, romance, witches and Mexican history.

    “Absolutely 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…” click here to keep reading.

    2. Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Macias Chavez: A circle tray that carries the book, Big Chicas Dont Cry, surrounded by macarons and scrapbook items.

    All about family. A contemporary romance featuring a Mexican American family. You will cry, laugh, and fall in love. ” This is a must read if you want:

    1. Strong female leads
    2. Latinx culture (specifically a Mexican family)
    3. Love including but not limited to:
      1. Family Love
      2. Self love
    4. A hint of spice, a 3 out of 5 on the spice o meter… “click here to keep reading.

    3. A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria:

    Check this book out ff you love a spicy romance featuring 2 very sexy leading characters who are both strong minded and creative; with tropes like 2nd chance romance and friends to lovers. A Lot Like Adios, is the second book in the Primas of Power series. (See my mini review on storygraph).

    4. Lobizona by Romina Garber:

    The book Lobizona lays on a desk next to a lit candle and an open journal.

    “At a time where I felt alone and out of my element I had Manu fighting, winning, and living. It made my day to escape into that. For that I will forever be grateful to this book and this world where there is more than one way to be a wolf! I hope you’ll give this book a read!  Again it’s a 5 star read for me because of the:
    1. Latinx representation
    2. Feminism
    3. Talks about immigration
    4. Werewolves and witches
    5. Cute romance
    6. Badass Heroine!”… continue reading on storygraph

    5. When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez:

    A purple book called, When We Make It is held up in front of pink flowers.

    A coming of age story told in verse that challenges the very idea of “making it” by redefining what success looks like. It is fast paced and reflective; the perfect book for young reluctant readers as they will appreciate the pace and relate to the main character as she struggles with her family life and school life. (See my mini review on storygraph. )

     

     

    That’s it for now…

    Thank you for reading and I hope you’ll check out a book or two and love them. I will have a similar post up for next week about my top 5 Latinx Picture Book Recommendations.

     

     

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