Books by Latina Authors For Women’s History Month
Books by Latina Authors For Women’s History Month
Barbara Gonzalez of Latina.com gives us 10 Latina authored books we should dive into for Women’s History Month.-
“Happy Women’s History Month!
Throughout March, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women in the United States. However, as we all know, there are very few moments when we get to see Latina women killing it in mainstream history lessons.
The good thing? We have some amazing Latinx authors who have made sure their stories have gotten out there in the world.
Check out some of our favorites down below.
1. “A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir” by Daisy Hernández
2. “Song of the Simple Truth” (Canción de la verdad sencilla) by Julia De Burgos
3. “The House of Spirits” by Isabel Allende
4. “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros
5. “Like Water for Chocolates” by Laura Esquivel
6. “This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color” Edited by Gloria E. Anzaldúa
This piece serves as a classic in intersectional feminism, challenging white feminists who made claims to solidarity based on “sisterhood.” While it is a product of the ’80s, the piece is still very relevant to ongoing issues in the feminist movement today.
7. “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez
This historical novel tells the story of the outstandingly brave Mirabal sisters during the time of the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. The Mirabal sisters were activists who were involved with the underground fight against Trujillo.
8. Borderlines/La Frontera: The New Mestiza
In this semi-autobiographical piece, Anzaldúa comes to terms with the various aspects of her identity (Chicana, lesbian, female, etc.) through essays and poems. She challenges ideas that exist about borders, U.S. vs. Mexican culture and how they inform her life and people like her.
9. “When I Was Puerto Rican” by Esmeralda Santiago
This memoir is the first in a trilogy telling the story of Santiago and her journey from Puerto Rico to the United States. It demonstrates various themes of womanhood, machismo, racism and other common issues Latinx women go through.
10. “The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano” by Sonia Manzano
This novel takes place in 1960 Spanish Harlem in a time where The Young Lords party is startng to emerge in New York City and take back the neighborhood. This coming struggles on what it means to grow up as a brown young woman in such a politically charged time.
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