Discover Great Books for Hispanic Heritage Month by Authors in Every Genre
Jason Boog
"Without diverse books, all readers have a diminished experience of the world. If we do not see ourselves reflected in books, we begin to believe that others do not see us. And if we do not see in books those who are different than us, the world stays as small as our view of it."
Publishing needs diverse voices
September gives us an opportunity to celebrate a community of diverse ethnicities and cultures, but we should be reading Latin American and Latino literature all year long.Puerto Rican novelist Adam Silvera put it another way:"Problem One we face without diverse books: we're stuck labeling great stories as "diverse books." Problem Two: without enlightenment we expect all Hispanic characters to speak Spanish for their future jobs in kitchens when we're so much more than that. Some might be so bold to say we're regular people."
This month, we rounded up book recommendations from Latin American and Latinx authors, activists, entrepreneurs, and readers. These books highlight Hispanic heritage and voices, opening new horizons and empowering new voices.Explore authors from the Latin American and Latinx community
There are hundreds of great books by Latinx authors in our genre pages and Fable bookstore. To help you find your next great read, we've rounded up some of our favorite books for Hispanic Heritage Month from every genre.type: embedded-entry-inline id: jiogyY5kktedzaX5tNp0fIf you want even more books to read, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite lists of AAPI authors in different genres. Share links to your favorite lists on social media and we’ll add them to our list of lists!5 Books by Latino Authors for Sci-Fi Junkies50 Must Read Romance Novels by Latinx AuthorsCrime novels by Latinx authorsNonfiction for Latinx Heritage Month15 Latinx Memoirs To Add To Your TBR List13 Latina Fantasy Books For the Sci-Fi Lover in Your Life10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main CharactersPicture Books by Latinx Authors and IllustratorsThese Self-Help Books by Latinxs Are the Best Guides for Your Wellness JourneyHate crimes against Latinos and Latinas are increasing
According to an FBI report on hate crimes in 2019, nearly 56 percent of all reported hate crime incidents cite bias against race, ethnicity or ancestry as the root of the problem. Reports of hate crimes against Latinos rose that same year, with "the overall number of reports of hate-motivated killings hit its highest level since data began being collected in the early 1990s."You can help the Latinos and Latinas in your community during this difficult time. Most importantly, you can report incidents of hate, helping to prevent future attacks. Even as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, don't forget to consider the diverse characteristics and struggles of their different lands and cultures. We hope these stories shine even more light on these diverse perspectives!
Jason Boog