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His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

His Voice Is His Weapon: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell on New Book

Dec 12, 20238 min read

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book

Oct 31, 20238 min read

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home’

Oct 17, 20235 min read

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in 'Salsa Magic'

Sep 19, 20239 min read

La Libreta Azul

La Libreta Azul

La Libreta Azul

Sep 5, 202311 min read

¡No me llames gringa!

¡No me llames gringa!

¡No me llames gringa!

Sep 5, 20236 min read

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Melania Luisa Marte Tackles Colorism & History in 'Plantains and Our Becoming'

Aug 22, 20233 min read

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in 'Doodles from the Boogie Down'

Apr 25, 20235 min read

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Lorraine Avila on Her Thought-Provoking YA Novel 'The Making of Yolanda La Bruja'

Apr 11, 202311 min read

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love,’ and the Power of Storytelling

Apr 5, 20235 min read

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

'Aniana del Mar Jumps In' by Jasminne Mendez Takes Readers on an Emotional Ride

Mar 13, 20234 min read

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Julian Randall on Setting 'Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon' in the Dominican Republic

Feb 28, 202310 min read

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy into ‘Plátanos Go With Everything’

Jan 16, 20239 min read

Yellow Brick Road to the Psych Ward

Yellow Brick Road to the Psych Ward

Yellow Brick Road to the Psych Ward

Jan 9, 20234 min read

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family's Deportation Story in 'Until Someone Listens'

Jan 5, 20234 min read

DWA 2022 STAFF PICKS

DWA 2022 STAFF PICKS

DWA 2022 STAFF PICKS

Dec 31, 20225 min read

Barbershop Talk: Dominican Men and Homophobia

Barbershop Talk: Dominican Men and Homophobia

Barbershop Talk: Dominican Men and Homophobia

Dec 23, 20225 min read

God Is Not The Answer

God Is Not The Answer

God Is Not The Answer

Dec 23, 20225 min read

Natalie Caña’s ‘A Proposal They Can’t Refuse’ Highlights Complexities Among Modern-Day Romance

Natalie Caña’s ‘A Proposal They Can’t Refuse’ Highlights Complexities Among Modern-Day Romance

Natalie Caña’s ‘A Proposal They Can’t Refuse’ Highlights Complexities Among Modern-Day Romance

Oct 20, 20223 min read

Jasminne Mendez Unpacks Childhood Memories in 'Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American'

Jasminne Mendez Unpacks Childhood Memories in 'Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American'

Jasminne Mendez Unpacks Childhood Memories in 'Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American'

Sep 14, 20228 min read

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