• Reviews

    Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet

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    Synopsis: “I‘m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong. Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pastelería next to her father’s restaurant, Nacho’s Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans—leaving Pen…

  • Lists

    Blogging From A to Z Challenge – Latinx Characters in YA

    AtoZ Day 12

    As promised, here is my Latinx characters in YA booklist. If you’re looking for more amazing books by Latinx authors and illustrators, check out the Purá Belpre Awards – awarded every year to an “author and/or illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.” Also, check…

  • Lists

    Blogging From A to Z Challenge – Latinx Characters in MG

    AtoZ Day 12

    Latinx characters, similar to my Asian characters booklist earlier this month, incorporates so many different cultures, countries, beliefs, traditions, etc. I clearly would never be able to share all Latinx experiences with just 12 middle grade titles, but I hope that you can find a character that speaks to you.…