Discover Great Books for Hispanic Heritage Month by Authors in Every Genre
"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.
Infomocracy
By Malka OldeIt's been twenty years and two election cycles since Information, a powerful search engine monopoly, pioneered the switch from warring nation-states to global micro-democracy.
Ambassador
By William AlexanderGabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a creature who looks like a purple sock puppet. The sock puppet introduces himself as the Envoy and asks if Gabe wants to be Earth’s ambassador to the galaxy.
More Happy Than Not
By Adam SilveraAaron considers turning to a revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.
The Weight of Feathers
By Anna-Marie McLemoreThe Palomas and the Corbeaus make their living as traveling performers in competing shows-the Palomas swimming in mermaid exhibitions, the Corbeaus, former tightrope walkers, performing in the tallest trees they can find.
Pride
By Ibi ZoboiIn a timely update of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic.
Rio Grande Fall
By Rudolfo AnayaA PI with deep cultural roots in his native New Mexico, Sonny Baca is guided by his intuition and guardian spirit, the coyote—but is that enough to stop a cult leader’s murderous rampage?
Silent City
By Alex SeguraWhen a co-worker he barely knows asks Pete to locate a missing daughter, Pete finds himself dragged into a tale of murder, drugs, double-crosses and memories bursting from the black heart of the Miami underworld - and, shockingly, his father's past.
Land of Careful Shadows
By Suzanne ChazinA Latino detective in upstate New York must turn to an immigrant rights activist to solve a murder in “this timely and engrossing” crime thriller.
A Spy in the Struggle
By Aya De LeónA thrilling and timely story of feminism, climate, and corporate justice—as one successful lawyer must decide whether to put everything on the line to right the deep inequities faced in one under-served Bay Area, California community.
For All of Us, One Today
By Richard Blancoa fluid, poetic story anchored by Richard Blanco’s experiences as the inaugural poet in 2013, and beyond. He shares his journey as a Latino immigrant and openly gay man discovering a new, emotional understanding of what it means to be an American.
My Beloved World
By Sonia SotomayorThe first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. In this story of human triumph, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench,
Spare Parts
By Joshua DavisFour undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest . . . and a major motion picture
I Am Diosa
By Christine Gutierrezpsychotherapist Christine Gutierrez welcomes women to join her in healing the wounds from past hurt or trauma to reclaim their worth and come back home to their true self and soul.
The Likeability Trap
By Alicia MenendezAn award-winning journalist examines this fundamental paradox and empowers readers to let go of old rules and reimagine leadership rather than reinventing themselves.
Stef Soto, Taco Queen
By Jennifer TorresA heartwarming and charming debut novel about family, friends, and finding your voice all wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook
By Iva-Marie PalmerIf life were a baseball game, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia would be having her Best. Season. EVER! Until she’s suddenly sent to another school and her winning streak is about to disappear—both on and off the field.
Woven in Moonlight
By Isabel IbañezXimena is a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when an usurper used an ancient relic to summon ghosts. Now Ximena’s motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge and ability to spin thread from moonlight.
Last Shot
By Daniel José OlderWith the assistance of a young hotshot pilot, an Ewok slicer prodigy, the woman who might be the love of Lando’s life, and Han’s best and furriest friend, the two most notorious scoundrels in the New Republic are working together once more.
Hate 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!