Sigh. I still remember the first time I came across those words back in middle school. Miss Toranzos (I think she’s on Facebook now!) made each one of us learn Neruda’s “Poema 20″ in its entirety and then recite it in front of the whole. . . READ FULL STORY

In response to Esquire's list of 75 Books Every Person Should Read (which we found ludicrously tilted in favor of old, dead white dudes), we decided to compile a list of the best literature every Latina should check out. Although we focused on. . . READ FULL STORY

The Sum of Our Days, a sequel to Paula, recaps new episodes in the emotional lives of Allende’s colorful friends and family following the death of her daughter. First published in Spanish and already a best seller, those curious about the juicy. . . READ FULL STORY