“A satisfying blend of romance, social activism, and deep roots. . . . This earnest coming-of-age story is a tribute to family, culture, and resilience.” -- Kirkus Reviews
Laura Taylor Namey is the New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, The Library of Lost Things, and When We Were Them.
This novel follows two Cuban teens in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood who clash over their visions for the future, the secrets between their families…and the sparks flying between them. Thanks to the publisher for seeking out diverse voices. Simon.teen.com
Diverse Voices - Bravo! is my curated reading list. I invite you to explore it for your classroom and library collection. I present Latinx authors and their stories each week in a list too large for me to read, but perfect for sharing with you. Enjoy these works and my own books, too.
Did you know that our Latina colleagues in the film industry are often overlooked or type cast? Get your facts here to share with students: Factsheet_LatineWomen_Final.pdf
Latinas are 8.2% of the US population but represent only 1.9% of all leads/co-leads in popular films (Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, 2021).
When they do appear in film and TV, Latinas are often stereotyped as maids, as impoverished, and as short-tempered. They are often depicted as the “Spicy Latina” trope.
I read Cuban Girl's Guide and knew that Namey's next book was a British Girl's Guide, but I had no idea about this one. When I clicked on the link to read further on the book, it didn't work. I found it, though—no period between Simon and teen.