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Reeling from the death of her best friend and soulmate, Hart, Ruby struggles to move on until she meets Jameson, who unbeknownst to her is actually Hart's soul in the body of the local bad boy.

Friends Max and Kenji love wrestling, but Max loves lucha libre and Kenji loves sumo, so they come together to create something spectacular.

"There are many women like Belén whose names we don’t know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman’s fight for justice."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Foreword by Margaret AtwoodThe heartbreaking true story of an Argentinian woman imprisoned for having a miscarriage—an injustice that galvanized a feminist movement and became a global rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights.In 2014, Belén, a twenty-five-year-old woman living in rural Argentina, went to the hospital for a stomachache—and soon found herself in prison. While at the hospital she had a miscarriage—without knowing she was pregnant. Because of the nation’s repressive laws surrounding abortion and reproductive rights, the doctors were forced to report her to the authorities. Despite her protestations, Belén was convicted and sentenced to two years for homicide.Belén’s imprisonment is a glaring example of how women’s health care has become increasingly criminalized, putting the most vulnerable—BIPOC, rural, and low-income—women at greater risk of prosecution. Belén’s cause became the centerpiece of a movement to achieve greater protections for all women. After two failed attempts to clear her name, Belén met feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who quickly rallied Amnesty International and ignited an international feminist movement around #niunamas—not one more—symbolized by thousands of demonstrators around the globe donning white masks, the same kind of mask Belén wore when leaving prison. The #niunamas movement was instrumental in pressuring Argentine president Alberto Fernández to decriminalize abortion in 2021. In this gripping and personal account of the case and its impact on local law, Ana Correa, one of Argentina’s leading journalists and activists, makes clear that what happened to Belén could happen to any woman—and that we all have the power to raise our collective voices and demand change.Translated by Julia Sanches

Over the years, I have written several stories. Most of them are about experiences with my own immediate family, but some have been told to me by my extended family and friends. All of them are true. In some cases, I have changed the names of those involved for obvious reasons.Good stories must be preserved so that future generations can enjoy them. As a family historian, I so wish that I had talked with my parents about their lives. It would have been fun to have recorded more of their stories. Fortunately, I recorded a few of them before they passed away and included them here.Besides entertaining the reader with this book, I hope it inspires the preservation of your favorite stories.Some of these stories will hopefully make you laugh. Some may make you cry. With others, you will shake your head and wonder what these characters were even thinking. But then, I always think wisdom is obtained by making mistakes and learning from them. Some are stories of faith while others are left to fate. There will be twists and turns. However, in the end, lessons learned.Most involved the first time I encountered another person. I have included stories where we experienced something for the first time. Just for fun, I threw in a few funny family stories for good measure. Sometimes, I felt a little like Forrest Gump with a few close encounters with historical figures.All are short vignettes, or as my sister calls them, "little slices of life." So please sit back and enjoy the ride with me.

Vincent Cooper's INFIDELIS is a powerful collection of poetry that delves into the life of a Chicano outcast, drawing from the author's personal experiences as a Marine. Through lyric and Blues poetry, Cooper paints a vivid picture of the 9/11 era, capturing the raw and authentic emotions that accompanied his journey. The poems take readers on a transformative exploration, starting with Cooper's decision to enlist and continuing through the intense trials of boot camp, the joys and challenges of fatherhood and marriage, and his subsequent struggles. INFIDELIS is a testament to the power of poetry to convey the complexities of one's lived experiences and to illuminate the shared humanity that lies within us all.

Xenia and her brother Lucas must rescue their mother, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, with the help of Xenia's science project involving mysterious ants.

This bilingual story uses whimsy and adventure to explore a challenging subject - migrating by foot to the United States.Este cuento bilingüe usa la fantasía y la aventura para explorar un tema difícil: la migración a pie hacia Estados Unidos.Meet Guz, our outgoing Central American protagonist, who transforms an immigration journey into an adventure in this compelling bilingual book, told in Spanish and English. Shortly after leaving home, Guz is separated from their loved ones. With the help of a friendly Torogoz, Goz, they navigate hunger, wild animals, and the strange terrain before reconnecting with their family and continuing the journey. This colorful book, told through the eyes of a young child, shares part of a frightening story that isn't often depicted in children's books while making it accessible to young readers.¿Conoce a Guz, nuestro extrovertido protagonista centroamericano, que transforma un viaje de migración en una aventura en este cautivador libro bilingüe -contado en español e inglés. Al poco tiempo de abandonar su hogar, Guz se separa accidentalmente de sus seres queridos. Con la ayuda de Goz, un amistoso pajarito torogoz, juntos enfrentan el hambre, animales silvestres y un terreno desconocido, antes de reconectarse con la familia y continuar el viaje. Esta pintoresca historia, contada a través de los ojos de un niño, presenta un aspecto de una experiencia aterradora que no suele contarse en los libros infantiles, de una manera que resulta accesible para los pequeños lectores.

Amidst changes in a gentrifying neighborhood, a young girl must overcome her fears in order to fight for her community and her aunt's memory in this heart-warming bilingual children's book.En medio de los cambios que atraviesa un vecindario en proceso de gentrificación, una niña debe superar sus miedos para poder luchar por su comunidad y por la memoria de su tía en este conmovedor libro infantil bilingüe.Written by first-generation Latinx teens, this bilingual book - told in Spanish and English - follows Belinda, a young girl of Mexican and Salvadoran heritage who once loved to sing. But ever since her aunt's death, Belinda has been afraid to use her voice. When a new owner decides to paint over the mural that was created to honor her aunt, Belinda rallies the entire community together to stop it. Can Belinda lead her community and lift her voice to save Tía's mural? From the shy reader to the young activist, this endearing story uplifts our future leaders.¿Esta historia bilingüe -contada en español e inglés-, escrita por adolescentes latinos de primera generación, narra la historia de Belinda, una niña de ascendencia mexicana y salvadoreña a quien le fascinaba cantar. Desde la muerte de su tía, Belinda siente temor a usar su voz. Cuando un nuevo propietario decide tapar con pintura un mural que se creó en honor a su tía, Belinda congrega a toda la comunidad para detenerlo. ¿Podrá Belinda liderar a su comunidad y elevar su voz para salvar el mural de su tía? Esta adorable historia alienta a nuestros futuros líderes, desde los lectores tímidos hasta los pequeños activistas.

A young boy from an immigrant Salvadoran family learns a valuable lesson about money, work, and the sacrifices that his family have made so that he can go to school.Un niño de una familia inmigrante salvadoreña aprende una valiosa lección sobre el dinero, el trabajo y los sacrificios que ha hecho su familia para que él pueda ir a la escuela.For all the kids who see their family working hard, this uplifting bilingual story - told in Spanish and English - shows how important it is that they have a chance at a better life. Fernando, a young first-generation immigrant, realizes how hard his Salvadoran family works for the community every day and he wants to help. Follow his adventures around Washington, DC as he tries to surprise his family with a contribution to their "rainy day jar." But when his ideas don't work out, Fernando learns that there are other ways for him to make his family proud. Through humor and charming details, this book highlights some of the ways immigrant families show love for each other.A todos los niños que ven los esfuerzos de su familia, esta inspiradora historia -contada en español e inglés- les muestra la importancia de que tengan la oportunidad de gozar de una mejor vida. Fernando, un inmigrante de primera generación, se da cuenta de lo duro que su familia salvadoreña trabaja a diario por la comunidad, y decide ayudar. Sigue las aventuras que vive en Washington, D. C. en su intento de sorprender a su familia con una contribución para el bote de "los días lluviosos". Sus ideas no funcionan, pero Fernando aprende que hay otras cosas que puede hacer para que su familia se sienta orgullosa de él. A través del humor y detalles encantadores, este libro resalta algunas de las maneras en que las familias inmigrantes se demuestran su amor.

Agustin Blazquez's THE KILLER FLIES OF LUXOR, a novel about an artist's escape from Cuba into a dream-world of art and movies, illustrates Braque's insight that "Art is a wound turned into light."

The Latin American festival is in town, and Quincy can't wait to try some delicious dishes! Explore the festival with Quincy and learn about the cuisines of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Guatemala from the chefs who know them best. Gather recipes with this hungry foodie and bring the not-so-far-away flavors into your own kitchen through step-by-step instructions. Food brings the many tastes and traditions of the world across languages and borders--into your own home!

"Poignantly told from a young boy's perspective, the popular and award-winning memoir centered on a Mexican family working California's fields is now a powerful graphic novel that will appeal to readers of Illegal and They Called Us Enemy."--Publisher's description.

"Luis Miranda arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU, but he soon found himself drawn to community action, eventually working for the Department of Employment, the Board of Education, and the nonprofit Aspira, among many other organizations. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. In 1990 Miranda became the founding President of the Hispanic Federation, one of the nation's leading Latino nonprofits. In 2000, he founded the Amber Charter School in East Harlem. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on a number of successful political campaigns, including the Senatorial campaigns of Hilary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand. The list of roles and positions is practically endless, but, more simply put, there is no one on the Latino, New York City, and national political scene who has the breadth of experience, passion, understanding, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In "Relentless," he shares the poignant narrative of his life and career-from his early days as a radically-minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of practical political advising and problem-solving. We experience the thrill of the ascendency of Luis's son Lin-Manuel's "Hamilton" followed several years later by the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs, challenges, and ongoing hard work, Miranda examines what it all tells us about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society"--

"Ruben Reyes Jr. conjures strange dreamlike worlds to explore what we would do if we woke up one morning and our lives were unrecognizable. Boundaries between the past, present, and future are blurred. Menacing technology and unchecked bureaucracy cut through everyday life with uncanny dread. The characters, from mango farmers to pop stars to ex-guerrilla fighters to cyborgs, are forced to make uncomfortable choices--choices that not only mean life or death, but might also allow them to be heard in a world set on silencing the voices of Central Americans"--

As he and his dog, Bernabâe, make deliveries, he stops to visit his friends who sell candy, comic books, puppets, and more. There are so many things to do and see! Join Little Lobo and Bernabé for a visit to a bustling border town market and learn some English along the way!

Little Lobo and his friends are trying to cross the bridge for a big celebration on the other side. But there s a traffic jam on the bridge and everyone has places to be, jobs to go to, people to meet!

Little Lobo is excited for the big show. His favorite wrestler, El Toro, will be performing. But first, he has to deliver food to all the hungry luchadores.

"Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall. On Halloween, Little Lobo and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Dâia de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate!"--

The book is about love and someone going through mental health issues, how she views someone she loves, and how she views herself. Most of the poems are written to describe their love for a person or to have some form of putting her thoughts out there. Some are dark poems, and some are love poems, so if you like poems, love, or have mental health issues, you will most likely relate to the book. Some poems are interesting in a way that can make you appreciate nature.

Seven days.One relentless best friend.A singles' retreat in the middle of nowhere my future ex-husband decides to attend.What could go wrong? Note to self: When your best friend of twenty years shows up at your door and tells you to pack, run. It's an ambush, not your annual girls' trip.I wasn't fast enough, so here I am. At a seven-day singles' retreat in Vail, Colorado, 1,011 miles away from home and my comfort zone.Emma knows I'm not ready to entertain the idea of meeting one man, let alone a herd of bachelors. No dating playbook for single women on the brink of divorce could prepare for this winter escape-or the man who descends from the elevator after we arrive.My estranged husband.A man I've loved since college.A man who shattered my heart that's yet to heal.This is the first time we've laid eyes on each other since I left him seven months ago. Rage. Hurt. Betrayal. I feel it all. So why do my thighs clench at the memory of his touch?Based on his gaze, I won't survive the week.A fast read full of shenanigans, The Seven Month Itch is a debut with laughs, tension, and steamy scenes. Perfect for fans of spice, banter, and drama with twists and turns.Tropes include:Second chanceCinnamon roll MMCOpposites attractDual POVSingles' retreatWinter Hallmark settingClose proximityHeated scenesKeywords: second chance romance, romantic comedy book, contemporary romance books, multicultural romance books, romance novel series, romance comedy book, women romance novels, spicy romance books for adults, diverse romance books, winter romance novels for women

Hoy es el cumpleaänos de Corina y estâa emocionada porque lucirâa la corona mâas grande con las flores mâas hermosas recogidas del jardâin de su abuela. Cada flor cuenta una historia especial sobre quiâen es Corina y el arraigo que tiene a su familia y su herencia.

Luis, also known as the Peñon, is a young man who is fixated on the lives of successful North American celebrities and people. Despite his best friend's advice to remain in his home country and grow there, Luis convinces his parents to send him to study in the first world, with the intention of returning home to use his new skills to make a better life for himself. However, he mistakenly ends up in Europe, where he embarks on an adventure that includes changing his name to "Jeremy Smith," and ultimately settling there for the rest of his life.

My Abuelo's Bones Speak, Resisting Colonialism, an Indigenous Latino Perspective by Luis Rey Cano is a book for posterity. It is a pronouncement of pride in the Mexican and Mexican American Indígena spirit of resistance to subjugation and determination to continue the fight against racist, suppressive social and political forces.The author documents this social struggle through recollections imparted by the elders of his family, los viejitos. Their stories invoke centuries-long resistance to colonization. They depict the people's struggle for survival amid social upheaval during the Mexican Revolution. Through extensive genealogical research, the writer traces his maternal and paternal ancestors' migration to Texas and shares elders' accounts of survival in a racist, violent social environment.This book documents the Mexican American community's intense activism and political action in Houston from the 1970s to the early 2000s. The grassroots community-driven campaigns voiced urgent issues: the alarming Latino dropout rate, education inequities, a call for ethnic studies, the demand for fair representation in government and the media, and protests and outrage against police brutality and the murder of José Campos Torres by Houston police officers. The author was at the forefront, alongside other notable leaders, pushing for change.

Traducción al español de My Name Is Romero (FlowerSong Press, 2020). Gabriel González Núñez, traductor. Yo soy Romero es el tercer poemario completo del poeta de "spoken word" mexicoamericano David A. Romero. En un mundo donde le pronuncian mal el apellido o tratan de definirlo por él, Romero opta por darle significado propio al apellido de su familia mediante una exploración de la historia familiar, los recuerdos de la niñez y los relatos de personas trabajadoras. Al hacerlo, Romero cuestiona sus propios prejuicios y los de les demás en referencia a lo que realmente significa ser mexicoamericane y latine. Yo soy Romero se extiende desde lo político hasta lo personal, con un alcance tanto íntimo como épico. El poemario incluye además una guía de diálogo para abordar temas como la pertenencia y la exclusión, el racismo y la solidaridad. La ilustración de portada es un original de Sonia Romero y el libro ostenta valoraciones de Gustavo Arellano (¡Ask a Mexican! y Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America), Curtis Marez (University Babylon y Farm Worker Futurism: Speculative Technologies of Resistance), Ulises Bella (multinstrumentistä y miembro fundador de Ozomatli), Yolanda Nieves (profesora titular del Colegio Universitario Wilbur Wright, fundadora de Vida Bella Ensemble), Mike The Poet Sonksen (Letters to My City y I Am Alive in Los Angeles), y Ana María Álvarez (fundadora y artista directora de la compañía de danza latina y urbana CONTRA-TIEMPO).

Activada es una colección de poemas que explotan con un lenguaje rítmico que explora un tema subyacente de alegoría donde Anadel Montero guía a sus lectores a través de un viaje de reflexión y conversaciones de verso libre que tiene dentro de sí misma. Lo que comenzó como entradas de diario en sesiones de terapia y una herramienta para la autocuración, se ha manifestado de todo corazón en una primera compilación de poesía poderosa.La inspiradora colección de poesía es hermosamente identificable, ya que recuerda a los lectores que se llenen de amor, aceptación, familia y comunidad. Los poemas de Anadel están acompañados de ilustraciones magníficamente dibujadas por María de la Luz que reflejan la narrativa de las experiencias cotidianas en la vida de los jóvenes adultos contemporáneos de hoy.Esta colección de poemas se divide en dos partes: Quarantine Qronicles captura los pensamientos del autor durante un momento importante de quietud en nuestra conciencia global, mientras que Unmuted es una autoexpresión empoderadora, liberadora y vulnerable en el mundo. Los ingeniosos poemas líricos de Anadel encontrarán la manera de conectar con todos los lectores y llevarlos a un estado ilustrado de autorreflexión.

Activated is a collection of poems exploding with rhythmic language that explores an underlying theme of allegory where Anadel Montero walks her readers through a journey of reflection and free verse conversations she has within herself. What began as journal entries in therapy sessions and a tool for self-healing, has whole-heartedly manifested into an empowering first compilation of poetry. The inspiring collection of poetry is beautifully relatable as it reminds readers to fill up with love, acceptance, family, and community. Anadel's poems are accompanied by illustrations gorgeously drawn by Maria de la Luz that mirrors the narrative of everyday experiences in the lives of today's contemporary young adults.This collection of poems is divided into two parts: Quarantine Qronicles captures the author's thoughts during an important moment of stillness in our global consciousness, while Unmuted is an empowering unleashing and vulnerable self-expression into the world. Anadel's witty lyrical poems will find a way to connect to every reader and lead them to an enlightened state of self-reflection.