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jovianjournals's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
A great collection of #ownvoices Latinx short stories giving insights in the broad diaspora of experiences. I enjoyed many of these, especially the ones about struggles with dual identities and figuring out how to belong when you don't visibly appear to fit the stereotypical Latinx mold. A number of these stories address the challenges of Afro-Latinx identities and feeling like they aren't 'enough' in one way or another. There is also a really great story by Elizabeth Acevedo - a favorite author of mine. Overall a really strong collection that should be required reading. Much thanks to Libro.fm for my complimentary ALC!
m0ss's review against another edition
5.0
A powerful, informative, and all around incredible anthology.
lshoer's review against another edition
4.0
Obviously some essays were great and some were so-so, but nice collection to make you think about a less-visible group in typical discussions about minority representation.
cardonac07's review against another edition
5.0
This resonated with me as I’ve lived some of these experiences myself, as a Latina.
It’s powerful, at times gut wrenching, and educational for non-Latinx people.
It’s powerful, at times gut wrenching, and educational for non-Latinx people.
pages_on_fire's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
scos618's review against another edition
5.0
I appreciated the diversity in stories. I learned things about Latinidad I did not know. Highly recommend this. Short stories allow you to come back later!
runningonwords415's review against another edition
5.0
Wowowwow so much goodness in such short vignettes! Breathtaking narratives from authors sharing their Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Panamanian (and so many more Latinx voices!) experiences. Each unique story tackled relevant issues like intersectionality and imposter syndrome, and some more complex issues like internalized racism and religious dysphoria (note: not sure if that's an actual term but a topic one author grappled with). I particularly enjoyed #Julian4Spiderman chapter!
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mnboyer's review against another edition
5.0
Popsugar 2022 reading challenge #6
An absolutely wonderful group of essays by both established and up-in-coming authors. These essays deal with identity -- short, simple, to the point. Exploring different topics surrounding race and culture, the authors explore what it means to be Latinx, Black, or fill in the blank. Insights like these are great examples of how race, culture, identity, politics, etc., play into finding oneself in this world.
I burned through these essays (on audiobook, which is well worth it!) in one sitting. That being said, I'm not sure that it wouldn't have been better to read one essay each day. The content is something you truly should sit and think about. And some of the identity issues are repeated (because they exist in the lives of multiple people) which may not work for some readers. I loved it so much I just couldn't stop listening and went all the way through! Adored it.
I instantly added all of these authors to my "watch" list! (If they were not already there)
An absolutely wonderful group of essays by both established and up-in-coming authors. These essays deal with identity -- short, simple, to the point. Exploring different topics surrounding race and culture, the authors explore what it means to be Latinx, Black, or fill in the blank. Insights like these are great examples of how race, culture, identity, politics, etc., play into finding oneself in this world.
I burned through these essays (on audiobook, which is well worth it!) in one sitting. That being said, I'm not sure that it wouldn't have been better to read one essay each day. The content is something you truly should sit and think about. And some of the identity issues are repeated (because they exist in the lives of multiple people) which may not work for some readers. I loved it so much I just couldn't stop listening and went all the way through! Adored it.
I instantly added all of these authors to my "watch" list! (If they were not already there)