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20 Books to Read This Latinx Heritage Month—And Beyond

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This riveting Mexican-inspired fantasy from the author of New York Times best-selling novel Cemetery Boys follows a group of semi-dioses as they compete in a grueling competition to claim fame and glory for themselves (and their godly parents).

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This non-fiction book delves into the history of BIPOC witches and their revival in modern pop culture. It chronicles the lives of different practitioners in an attempt to destigmatize and decolonize the idea of witches as they’ve been perceived throughout time.

This must-have anthology delves deeper into the idea of Latinx diaspora by challenging the stereotypes that surround different ethnicities within the community. Some essayists include Elizabeth Acevedo, Mark Oshiro, and Lilliam Rivera.

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So, what’s it really like to be a queer Mexican American teen attending a Catholic school? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in Sonora Reyes’s poignant coming-of-age novel that’ll have you laughing (almost) every step of the way.

The debut collection of poems from Pulitzer Prize winner Natalie Díaz delves into Mojave life in an intimate and unabashed way. Díaz, who is Mexican and Mojave, uses her unique experience to bring this underrepresented community to life through her passionate prose.

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Marilyn La Jeunesse

Marilyn La Jeunesse is a freelance journalist, audience development strategist, and author with words in Elle, Bustle, Teen Vogue, Allure, Glamour, People, InStyle, and more. A Mexican-American writer dedicated to uplifting Latinx voices, she has over 10 years of experience covering entertainment, beauty, fashion, wellness, and more.  

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