. In our January 2023 newsletter, we have a book review by Cris Rhodes of Jonny Garza Villa’s award-winning young adult novel, FIFTEEN HUNDRED MILES TO THE SUN. We also have a “We Read Banned Books” segment by Dr. Sonia Rodriguez and Dora M. Guzmán on GABI, A GIRL IN PIECES, and a Q&A with author Alexandra Alessandri, whose debut middle grade novel, THE ENCHANTED LIFE OF VALENTINA MEJÍA, releases in February. . . Click here to access the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5580ae1d7f62/latinxsinkidlitjanuary2023 . To get future newsletters in your inbox, you will need to subscribe. Click her ..read more

. In our September 2022 newsletter, we have an article by Alejandra Domenzain titled “What Happens If You Don’t Teach Social Justice Books.” Here’s an excerpt: . Alejandra Domenzain At a time when book bans target marginalized voices, it’s more important than ever to ask ourselves, Why does access to these books matter? I want to argue that the stakes are high not just for expanding “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) in children’s books, but that we need to go even further to demand “social justice books” in our schools and libraries. In a landscape where so many groups are denied rep ..read more

. In our August 2022 newsletter, we have an article from Dr. Emily Midkiff titled: Send Latinx Kids to the Stars! A Call for More Latin@Futurism in Children’s Lit. Here’s an excerpt, plus the cover of Dr. Midkiff’s book, Equipping Space Cadets: . When it comes to science fiction for young children, who is represented becomes all the more significant. Children are always looking for Rudine Simms Bishop’s “mirrors” and “windows,” and young readers are likely to interpret representation in the genre as a message about who is invited to read the genre and who is invited to imagine the future ..read more

From the organization’s press release: The 24th International Latino Book Awards Ceremony showcased the flourishing talent of the fastest-growing group in the U.S., with four ceremonies held on August 19th and 20th at Los Angeles City College. These Awards are by far the largest Latino cultural distinction in the country, honoring 249 winners in 105 categories this year. The grand total of authors and publishers honored over the last two decades now stands at 3,719, proof that books by and about Latinos are in high demand in both English and Spanish. Gold, Silver, and Bronze-place winners in ..read more

. It’s been a while since we’ve done a giveaway, so we’re happy to gift these picture books to one lucky winner. Click on the book covers for more information. . . Click on this Rafflecopter link to enter. You can enter once each day until the giveaway ends next Saturday, July 30: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e39d5a2722/? . While you’re here, consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter to get our content before others and delivered directly to your email: http://eepurl.com/hzptzX ..read more

In our July 2022 newsletter, we have a review of The Last Butterfly/La Última Mariposa by Regina Moya and Carmen Tofolla, illustrated by Regina Moya, July releases, and recent reviews. . . Click here to access it: https://mailchi.mp/06d609ab24fe/latinxsinkidlit0722 To get future newsletters in your inbox, you will need to subscribe. Click here: http://eepurl.com/hzptzX ..read more

In our June 2022 newsletter, we have a guest post by author Cynthia Harmony about the importance of community, June releases, and recent reviews. Click here to access it: https://mailchi.mp/dad1785cd1d7/ziik0z85vf To get future newsletters in your inbox, you will need to subscribe. Click here: http://eepurl.com/hzptzX . Photo credit: TheoP Photography ..read more

As of today, we are on summer hiatus. We are also on the precipice of big changes. Since we started posting on September 16, 2013, we have published 657 posts that celebrate Latinx creators. We’ve had more than 800,000 hits from all over the globe, and we have more than 11,000 followers across our platforms. We are proud of what we’ve created. We know that more people have been introduced to Latinx kid lit by landing on our site. At this point, however, we need to shift gears to continue the work we do here while also managing our full-time jobs, personal lives, and other creative endeavors ..read more

Welcome to another Book Talk, which can be found on our YouTube channel! Here, Dr. Sonia Rodriguez and Dora M. Guzmán talk about WILD TONGUES CAN’T BE TAMED: 15 Views from the Latinx Diaspora, a young adult anthology edited by Saraciea J. Fennell. ABOUT THE BOOK: Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-comin ..read more

Reviewed by Maria Ramos-Chertok DESCRIPTION FROM THE PUBLISHER: A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment. When Estrella’s Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaway, to move to an assisted living community, Estrella spends the day with her. Tía explains the significance of her most important possessions from both her Cuban and Jewish culture, as they learn to say goodbye together and explore a new beginning for Tía. A lyrical book about traditio ..read more