by Jennifer Hughes
Have you read “Mexican Gothic” by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia yet? If a chilling horror story is your flavor, it’s a must-read! The Washington Post claims that “It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.” However, there is more to the story than a good plot. It is one of several critically acclaimed titles that was written by Moreno-Garcia, an author of Hispanic descent.
Rapides Parish Library highlights Moreno-Garcia and all authors of Hispanic descent who have made a literary contribution to the world during National Hispanic Heritage Month. While our bookshelves, e-book services, and databases host a wide array of Hispanic authors, RPL staff members have selected a few titles to create a reading list available for check out at the Library.
Children’s Books
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“Alma and How She Got Her Name” by Juana Martinez-Neal
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“Dreamers” by Yuyi Morales
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“Mango, Abuela, and Me” by Meg Medina
Teen Books
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“Furia” by Yamile Saied Mendez
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“Clap When You Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo
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“I Will Save You” by Matt de la Pena
Fiction
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“Fruit of the Drunken Tree” by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
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“Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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“A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende
Nonfiction
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“The Lines Become a River” by Francisco Cantú
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“The Distance Between Us: A Memoir” by Reyna Grande
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“Mean” by Miriam Gurba
Whether you enjoy a good novel, prefer nonfiction, or want to introduce your children to a variety of cultures through literature, RPL has you covered during National Hispanic Heritage month! Be sure to visit your favorite branch or our website at http://www.rpl.org to celebrate the significant literary contributions made by Hispanic authors.
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