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10 Beach Reads You Should Know About

Top 10 Latina Summer Beach Reads!

By Sugey Palomares | 05/21/2013 - 16:52 | 0 Comments

Summer only comes once a year and everyone needs a perfect book to pair with those lazy days at the beach! We have a list of the best new books by Latino authors. Enjoy the warm breeze with some of our favorite picks!

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The 6 Things We've Learned From Latina Celeb Authors

By Amaris Castillo | 05/17/2013 - 17:35 | 0 Comments

We love books. And those penned by our own celebs? Even more so. From fashion tips to some delicious, mouth-watering recipes for the clueless (some of us), below are six things we've learned from Latina celeb authors.

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J.R. Martinez on His Daughter: "I Never Want to Let Her Down" (EXCLUSIVE)

By Sugey Palomares | 02/19/2013 - 15:23 | 0 Comments

J.R. Martinez, 29, may be known as an actor, army veteran, radio host, and motivational speaker, but now he’s adding published author to his impressive resume. His new memoir, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit, made the New York Times Best Sellers List and digs deep into his story about facing adversity while moving forward...

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Sonia Sotomayor’s Memoir 'My Beloved World' Tops New York Times Bestseller List

By Sugey Palomares | 01/28/2013 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s new memoir, My Beloved World, has officially topped the New York Times best sellers list in the combined print and e-book non-fiction category. The Ivy League-educated former district attorney's publication is...

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5 Novels for a Rainy Day

5 Novels for a Rainy Day

By Valerie Tejeda | 10/22/2012 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

There’s something magical about digging into a good book on a rainy day. The problem is, many of us don’t know what to read first! B.N. Randall is a literary expert and author of the young adult thriller ...

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Mexican American Studies Books Banned in Arizona

By Samantha Leal | 10/09/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Seven books that were a part of a controversial Mexican American Studies program are not allowed to be taught in classrooms in Tucscon, reports the Huffington Post. 

The Tucson Unified School District in Arizona suspended the...

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7 Books Every Latina Should Read During Hispanic Heritage Month

By Sugey Palomares | 09/26/2012 - 16:00 | 0 Comments

There’s no better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month than by celebrating our amazing authors and the memorable stories they create. Here are seven books to add to your reading list this month. Enjoy! 

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This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz

Junot Diaz Chats About His New Book 'This Is How You Lose Her'

By Celia San Miguel | 09/13/2012 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

Five years ago, Dominican American Jersey boy Junot Diaz’s debut novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, making him just the second Latino to achieve this honor, following Oscar Hijuelos (The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love). This week, the 43-year-...

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