The Poet X

If the energy and flow of poetry steals your heart, but you also long for the narrative and pacing of a novel, there is a perfect book for you! Novels in verse hit all the right notes. These often powerful and passionate stories come alive in a completely different way when told through the intensity […]

Whether we’re talking about music, food, dance, language or literature, the contributions and influences of the Latinx community in America are boundless. This month, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories of immigration, love, survival, coming-of-age, folklore and many others that span the cultures of Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South and Central America. Here […]

Today marks the first anniversary of our Spanish blog, Aroma a libros, and its recommendations of exceptional Spanish content, reviewing both Hispanic authors and exciting translated works. As we celebrate the occasion and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recommend building your reading list with these award-winning Hispanic authors. If you’re looking for the Spanish […]

Coretta Scott King Awards and Walter Dean Myers Awards have been bestowed upon the most outstanding works of children’s literature which exemplify the very best of diverse voices. Coretta Scott King and Walter Dean Myers were constant champions of diverse literature for young people, and their awards have carried on this sentiment for their respective […]