Category Archives: 2012 Books
Book review: Meg Medina’s “The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind”
The lead character in The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind (Candlewick Press), by Meg Medina, has an unique problem. Sonia Ocampo was born during a terrible storm in the poor village of Tres Campos. Villagers considered it a miracle … Continue reading
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Book review: Carolina De Robertis’ “Perla”
A naked man appears at Perla’s house in Buenos Aires. He doesn’t say a word to her. She allows him to stay in the home. So begins Perla (Knopf), the new novel by Carolina De Robertis. Perla is a college … Continue reading
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In the News: New books from Alegría, Sheen and Estevez, Arte Público
It’s May! It’s time to celebrate one of the Latino community’s favorite holidays – Cinco de Mayo – and read some good books. Here’s what’s coming up on the bookshelves: • May 1: Border Town: Crossing the Line by Malín … Continue reading
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Book review: Julia Alvarez’s “A Wedding in Haiti”
After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti took more than 300,000 lives, many people felt compelled to help that country. Julia Alvarez wanted to go there. She describes her experiences in her book, A Wedding in Haiti (Algonquin Books). Her … Continue reading
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Book review: Gustavo Arellano’s “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America”
Gustavo Arellano’s Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America (Scribner) is a literary feast. Arellano covers the history of Mexican food, from its origins with the Aztecs to its present-day incarnations at Chipotle. In meticulous detail, Arellano writes about the … Continue reading
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A book club for Latino literature
One organization has a unique mission — combining Latino literature and fellowship. Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club, a partnership between Las Comadres Para Las Americas and the Association of American Publishers, meets once a month to discuss … Continue reading
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Book review: Robert Andrew Powell’s “This Love is Not for Cowards”
Robert Andrew Powell’s This Love is Not for Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez revolves around two of Mexico’s most prominent subjects – its love for soccer and its dangerous drug trade. Los Indios are the minor league soccer … Continue reading
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In the News: New books, Librotraficantes, Rodriguez, Mora
Upcoming Releases: • Margarita Engle’s The Wild Book, for children ages 10 and younger, will be released Tuesday. The story focuses on a girl who struggles with reading. • Carolina de Robertis’ Perla, about an Argentine woman who discovers a … Continue reading
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Meet novelist Meg Medina, author of “The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind”
Meg Medina began telling stories at a young age. Now she’s won awards and devoted audiences for those stories. The Cuban-American writer released her new young adult novel, The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind, (Candlewick Press) earlier this week. … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Books, Author Q&A, Children's Books, Fiction, Young Adult Books
