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Latin American Cultural and Ethnic Studies
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NPR Best Book of 2024.
Explores Latino far-right political rise.
Investigates race and identity's impact.
Unearths motivations behind Latino voting patterns.
Features diverse voices from conservative Latino communities.
Highlights political trauma and tribalism influences.
Analyzes future of American politics with Latino electorate.
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Price Range: $16.60
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Pulitzer Prize finalist's gripping narrative.
Explores the perils of crossing the border.
Named a Best Book of the 21st Century.
Highlights absurdity of U.S. border policy.
A national bestseller with critical acclaim.
Proclaimed a modern American classic.
Vividly depicts the harsh desert landscape.
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Price Range: $10.67
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Sweeping history of Latino experience in America.
Covers five centuries of cultural evolution.
Highlights Latino impact on culture and politics.
Features stories of real-life immigrant pioneers.
Explores reasons for leaving their homelands.
Addresses misrepresentation of Latino communities.
Essential reading for understanding Latino history.
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Price Range: $12.86
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Celebration of Latine women's resilience and strength.
Explores intergenerational trauma in female family lines.
Deeply felt love letter to family and community.
Author of acclaimed book For Brown Girls.
Addresses societal labels and their impact on women.
Reflects on complex family dynamics and relationships.
Available with accompanying PDF in Audible Library.
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Price Range: $17.05
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Groundbreaking exploration of identity and culture.
Includes essays and poetry by Gloria Anzaldúa.
Challenges traditional notions of borders and divisions.
Features original text from the acclaimed 1987 edition.
More accessible price point for readers.
Celebrates the concept of the "new mestiza."
Recommended by multiple literary reviews and journals.
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Price Range: $19.61
Color: (Persephone
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An NPR Best Book of 2024. Investigates Latino far-right political sentiments. Explores race, identity, and political trauma. Challenges assumptions about Latino voter loyalty. Features stories from diverse Latino conservatives. Highlights the impact on American politics. Engaging and well-researched narrative.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Explores the myth of assimilation for immigrants.
Celebrates unique identities and cultural heritage.
Challenges racist ideals of belonging in America.
Combines personal narrative with historical analysis.
Provides a manifesto for true self-acceptance.
Encourages embracing differences to create community.
Offers a hopeful vision for inclusive belonging.
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Price Range: $12.69
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Intersectional history of African American and Latinx struggles.
Challenges traditional narratives like manifest destiny.
Highlights contributions of the Global South to America.
Rich narratives and primary sources enrich understanding.
Connects historical labor organizing with modern resistance movements.
Focuses on solidarity among marginalized communities historically.
Winner of the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award.
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Price Range: $10.39
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Intersectional history of African American and Latinx struggles.
Challenges traditional narratives like "manifest destiny".
Links historical labor organizing and civil rights movements.
Highlights International Workers' Day significance in history.
Explores solidarity between African American and Latinx communities.
Reveals different diasporic responses to contemporary issues.
2018 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award winner.
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Price Range: $15.75
10
Celebrates women in Latine families.
Explores intergenerational trauma and healing.
Features diverse female archetypes and experiences.
Written by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez.
Sequel to acclaimed debut book.
A love letter to community and identity.
Highlights resilience and strength of women.
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Price Range: $20.93
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Breaks free from traditional diet culture.
Celebrates cultural foods and authentic health.
Developed by registered dietitian Dalina Soto.
Introduces the CHULA method for mindful eating.
Focuses on emotional health and body positivity.
Includes helpful charts in the audiobook edition.
Encourages a flavorful, satisfying relationship with food.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction
Named one of the New York Times' 100 Notable Books
Explores modern Latino identity in the United States
Addresses historical and social forces shaping Latino identity
Combines personal narrative with broader cultural insights
Targets young people identifying as Latino
Highlights the journey of migration and resilience
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Price Range: $16.57
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Explore Mexican folk beliefs and magic.
Learn spells for love, luck, and protection.
Discover magical recipes for daily use.
Embrace magic as a skill to master.
Find guidance on living a magical life.
Deeply rooted traditions from across Mexico.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
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Sweeping history of Latino experience in America.
Thoroughly revised and updated for accuracy.
Covers five centuries of Latino contributions.
Explores immigration stories and real-life pioneers.
Highlights Latinos' impact on American culture.
Essential reading for understanding Latino legacy.
First new edition in ten years.
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Price Range: $6.99
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A gripping tale of baseball and family struggles.
Explores the American Dream in Los Angeles.
Highlights the history of vibrant Mexican American communities.
Details the creation of Dodger Stadium's legacy.
Examines the impact of urban development on neighborhoods.
Tells the story of the Aréchiga family's resistance.
Uncovers the societal struggles and triumphs in LA.
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Price Range: $17.05
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Over 100 self-care exercises for Latinas.
Enhance mental health and reduce stress.
Empower yourself to self-advocate daily.
Address microaggressions with practical strategies.
Rediscover joy and prioritize your well-being.
Tailored specifically for Latina women's experiences.
Transform your self-care routine today.
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Price Range: $14.39
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Award-winning historical narrative on U.S. history.
Focuses on the magonistas' revolutionary efforts.
Highlights Ricardo Flores Magón's leadership.
Explores U.S.-Mexico borderlands dynamics.
Integrates photography and maps for context.
Uncovers marginalized voices in American history.
Essential reading for history enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $16.74
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Explores baseball's impact on Los Angeles culture.
Tells the story of Dodger Stadium's creation.
Highlights the fight for community and identity.
Examines the American Dream through diverse perspectives.
Reveals historical tensions during the Red Scare.
Focuses on the Aréchiga family's resistance.
Offers insights into urban development's consequences.
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Price Range: $14.81
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Powerful critique of assimilation in America.
Celebrates unique heritage and cultural identity.
Includes author's personal narrative and experiences.
Features a bonus conversation with Paola Ramos.
Calls for embracing differences to achieve belonging.
Challenges myths around success and acceptance.
Encourages readers to celebrate their true selves.
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Price Range: $13.12
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A captivating memoir of cultural identity and resilience.
Journey from Puerto Rico to New York and Harvard.
Explores themes of family, poverty, and ambition.
Vivid imagery of tropical beauty and domestic struggles.
Acclaimed by Oprah's Book Club as a must-read.
Insightful reflections on language and identity transformation.
Written by celebrated author Esmeralda Santiago.
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Price Range: $11.41
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Empowers working-class communities through church activism.
Combines community organizing with religious beliefs.
Based on Alinsky's Industrial Areas Foundation tactics.
Highlights Ernesto Cortes, Jr.'s influential political life.
Success influenced cities like Houston and Los Angeles.
Transcends religious, ethnic, and class boundaries.
Valuable for scholars and students of urban politics.
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Price Range: $8.99
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Challenges racism and discrimination in Mexico.
Personal stories from acclaimed actor Tenoch Huerta.
Explores societal, workplace, and familial biases.
Aims to instill pride in dark-skinned individuals.
Addresses myths about race and class in Mexico.
Encourages awareness and discussion on racism.
Available as an audiobook in Spanish.
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Price Range: $17.32
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Vibrant portrait of diverse Latino communities.
Groundbreaking research and personal interviews included.
Explores historical and cultural backgrounds extensively.
Highlights Latino contributions to American society.
Discusses evolving political affiliations among Latinos.
Celebrates resilience and character of Latino heritage.
Essential reading for understanding modern America.
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Price Range: $19.68
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Spotlights influential Latina leaders in Chicago.
Documents political activism since the 1960s.
Features testimonies from pioneering women.
Highlights grassroots efforts transforming communities.
Explores diverse fields: education, healthcare, media.
Reveals untold history of Latina activism.
Inspires future generations of leaders.
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Price Range: $26.46
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Explores Mexico City's hidden addiction treatment centers.
Based on over a decade of in-depth research.
Combines ethnography with personal memoir for deeper insight.
Sheds light on marginalized populations and their struggles.
Addresses the intersection of care and coercion.
Raises fundamental questions about violence and hope.
Delivers a powerful narrative that evokes empathy.
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Price Range: $19.50
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Explores Chicano Movement's historical significance.
Highlights key figures of El Movimiento.
Addresses ongoing social justice issues today.
Promotes cultural awareness and ethnic pride.
Combats historical amnesia about civil rights struggles.
Encourages political engagement and activism.
Ideal for beginners interested in Chicano history.
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Price Range: $14.83
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Explores five centuries of Latina/o social justice.
Highlights faith's role in social activism.
Addresses challenges against colonialism and oppression.
Examines the "Brown Church" movement's history.
Emphasizes transformation of lives and communities.
Offers a unique theological perspective on justice.
Encourages readers to engage with social issues.
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Price Range: $17.49
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Explores Latino identity in modern America.
Offers personal insights from a Pulitzer Prize winner.
Challenges stereotypes and myths surrounding Latino culture.
Examines the impact of racism on Latino communities.
Addresses contemporary issues like immigration and discrimination.
Incorporates stories from Latinx students’ experiences.
A critically acclaimed audiobook from a renowned publisher.
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Price Range: $13.12
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Explores Latino identity across centuries of history.
Challenges misconceptions of Latinos as recent immigrants.
Analyzes U.S. roles in Latin American destabilization.
Highlights political and cultural influence of Latinos.
Calls for reparations due to historical injustices.
Provides context for modern political debates.
Offers a framework for understanding cultural controversies.
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Price Range: $18.80
