Hispanic culture is so rich and diverse and that it is greatly  represented through the writing of Hispanic and Latinx authors. With such a wide variety of traditions and experiences within the Hispanic community, there is no shortage of stories to tell.  Over the past month, many people have celebrated  Hispanic heritage and art, here are a few writers and books that stood out to me. ​

ELIZABETH ACEVEDO

Afro-Dominican writer Elizabeth Acevedo is an award winning poet and author. With a Performance Arts BA from George Washington University and a Creative Writing MFA from the University of Maryland under her belt, Acevedo has penned multiple award winning pieces including Poet X and With the Fire on High.

Other works by Acevedo include Clap When You Land and Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths.

MARK OSHIRO

Mark Oshiro is an Latinx television/book reviewer and, more recently, a YA novel writer.  In 2009 and 2010 respectively, Mark began ‘Mark Reads’ and  ‘Mark Watches’ where they review books and shows such as the Harry Potter series and Jane the Virgin.  In 2018, Mark published their debut novel Anger Is A Gift which was met with stunning reviews (as it should) and, more recently, they have  published their second book Each of Us a Desert. ​

SAMANTA SCHWEBLIN

Samanta Schweblin is an Argentine short story and novel writer. Her short story collections and novels have won her both national and international awards, even being named one of the best Spanish language writers under 35 back in 2010.  A lot of her work, including one of her most popular books, Fever Dream, has been translated into multiple languages such as English, French, and German.

Other books by Schweblin include Mouthful of Birds and Little Eyes.  ​

 Other Authors/Books You Should Check Out

Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine (2019)
One of the Good Ones (Arriving January 2021)

 Adam Silvera
Infinity Son (2020)
They Both Die At The End (2017)

Julia Alvarez
Afterlife (2020)
In the Time of  the Butterflies (1994)

Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
Children of the Land (2020)

Gabby Rivera
Juliet Takes a Breath (2016)