A review by megtristao
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora by Ibi Zoboi, Natasha Díaz, Cristina Arreola, Meg Medina, Zakiya Jamal, Kahlil Haywood, Saraciea J. Fennell, Julian Randall, Naima Coster, Janel Martinez, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jasminne Mendez, Mark Oshiro, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Lilliam Rivera

emotional reflective medium-paced

I liked that this contained so many voices from the diaspora, including many Afro-Latinx voices (not all of whom identify as Afro-Latinx; I found it interesting to see which terms people embraced or accepted or rejected and why). I found the essays to be quite uneven, which I guess is expected in most essay collections. Finally, I was a bit surprised to see this one categorized as YA. Perhaps because the authors wanted to speak to young adults who are exploring their identities? But I also think it's very relevant for adults. I hope this collection is appreciated by Latinx readers.