For the last twenty years I have featured one holiday keepsake above all others. It is a book personally gifted to be by author Sandra Cisneros. Las Christmas delights me with true stories from Latinx writers celebrating many traditions.
I invite you to enjoy twenty-five celebrated Latinx writers who share their personal, and surprisingly diverse, recollections of Christmas.
“The festive remembrances include songs and poems, along with recipes for an unforgettable Christmas dinner--from traditional sweet tamales to Puerto Rican asopao (stew) and coquito (coconut eggnog).”
Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories - Google Books
* Sandra Cisneros commemorates her late father's holiday dinners. * Junot Diaz relates his sober story of his assimilation process during his first Christmas in America. *Julia Alvarez recalls her beloved uncle who suffered from political oppression. This publication captures the memories of Christmas and Hanukkah including the joy of the children, the heartbreak of families in need, and the pain of those seeking to preserve their unique cultural expressions.
After I enjoy a holiday re reading, I store the book with my Christmas decorations, and I store the memories of these Latinx authors with my own precious family traditions.
Thank you for following Diverse Voices - Bravo! Alongside my weekly recommendations of Latinx authors meant to expand your reading library, and classroom selections, I invite you to find my own historic fiction trilogy focused on Alta California (1790s - 1850) prior to statehood. Find these award-winning books on most online retailers; Twisted Cross, Golden Secrets, and Broken Promises and at https://anitaperezferguson.com. My warmest wishes to you and your family.
I hadn’t heard about this book but it looks wonderful. So many outstanding writers so how could I not review it? I clicked on your link and ordered it!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful book with its diverse holiday traditions ... and for all you do to encourage and support Latino writers. Your historical fiction trilogy is a remarkable gift to young readers of all backgrounds.