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October 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We are proud to have been partners of this year’s LéaLA.
It was an honor to support this important celebration of literature, culture, and the Spanish language, bringing together writers, readers, and voices from across our communities.
Thank you, LéaLA, for inviting us to be part of it. 📚
October 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Feria del Libro en Español de Los Ángeles will kick off tomorrow! Read our interview with LéaLA director Marisol Schulz.
Interview with Marisol Schulz about LéaLA | Latino Book Review
LéaLA, the Spanish-Language Book Fair and Literary Festival of Los Angeles, returns September 24–27, 2026, to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Organized by the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, th...
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September 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We are honored to share a very special announcement as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.
The Fundación Zapata will present the Gen. Emiliano Zapata Salazar Medal to Gerald A. Padilla, founder of Latino Book Review, in recognition of his work promoting Mexican culture & history.
September 20, 2026 at 12:31 AM
This map traces the many paths through our work. Each destination offers a different way in. Explore the map, open a door, and discover the conversations held within it. 👉 bit.ly/4xKO0Wn
August 17, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Latino Book Review invites you to celebrate a remarkable decade of literature, culture, and the arts at our 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 10th, at the historic Woman’s Club Mansion in San Antonio, Texas. Join us for an unforgettable evening.
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August 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We're proud to join Feria del Libro en Español de Los Ángeles Leala as a media partner for its 11th edition. We're excited to support this vibrant celebration of Spanish-language literature, authors, and culture in Los Angeles. 📚✨

Save the Date: Sept 24–27, 2026 | Los Angeles
August 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Together, these 4 figures represent the many ways cultural legacy is created and sustained. Through literature, historical preservation, education, & artistic expression, their work has expanded the visibility of the histories and narratives that connect our communities across borders.
Latino Book Review to Honor Four Distinguished Recipients at 10th Anniversary Gala in San Antonio
In the last decade, Latino Book Review has become a leading platform dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and preserving literature, arts, and culture across the United States and beyond. Through our ...
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August 6, 2026 at 12:50 AM
As part of the Latino Book Review 10th Anniversary Gala, we are honored to recognize Cherríe Moraga for her groundbreaking writing, editorial leadership, and lifelong cultural advocacy.
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August 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
As part of the Latino Book Review 10th Anniversary Gala, we are honored to recognize Edgar Castro Zapata, President of Fundación Zapata, for his outstanding contributions to the legacy of his great-grandfather, Emiliano Zapata, & Zapatista history.
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August 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
As part of the Latino Book Review 10th Anniversary Gala, we are honored to recognize author and scholar Carmen Tafolla for her extraordinary contributions as a poet, storyteller, educator, and cultural ambassador.
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August 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
As part of the Latino Book Review 10th Anniversary Gala, we are honored to recognize Alfredo Ávalos, President of Letras en la Frontera, for his outstanding contributions to fostering Spanish-language literature and culture in the U.S.
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August 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Save the date: Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Latino Book Review at our 10th Anniversary Gala on October 10!
Honorees: Alfredo Ávalos, Carmen Tafolla, Edgar Castro Zapata, and Cherríe Moraga. Tickets available! 🎟️
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August 2, 2026 at 12:33 AM
We join the literary community in mourning the loss of Benjamin Alire Saenz, a remarkable storyteller whose work illuminated questions of identity, love, memory, and belonging. Que descanse en paz. His stories will continue to inspire generations to come.
July 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM
"The Novel Detective became a meta-mirror: it is about a writer planning to write a novel, and what happens when that writer herself becomes part of the plot."
Beyond Memoir: Playing with Meta by Teresa Dovalpage | Latino Book Review
Truth be told, I didn’t have the slightest idea what “metafiction” meant until I saw it used to describe The Novel Detective, my most recent book published by Soho Crime. I soon learned it is a style ...
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July 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"Prompting becomes a form of poetic dialogue—not only with the machine, but with memory, exile, language, and the living."
Diálogo de la lengua. El arte del prompting - Luis Correa-Díaz | Latino Book Review
Some books manage to give a name to what was already unfolding, even though no one quite knew how to articulate it. Diálogo de la lengua. El arte del prompting [Dialogue of Language. The Art of Prompt...
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July 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
"Agostina Ferroni has developed a distinctive poetic voice within contemporary Spanish-language poetry. Following the acclaim of 'Lugares a donde no puedo volver' (Valparaíso Ediciones, 2025), she returns with 'Todas las personas que fui.'"
Interview with Agostina Ferroni | Latino Book Review
Agostina Ferroni has developed a distinctive poetic voice within contemporary Spanish-language poetry. Following the acclaim of   Lugares   a donde no puedo volver  (Valparaíso Ediciones, 2025),...
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July 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
🎉 Celebrate 10 years of Latino Book Review with us!

Join us on October 10 in San Antonio for an unforgettable evening honoring Latino/a/x literature, authors, and the arts.

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July 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
🚨 The 2026 Latino Book Review Magazine is now available for purchase. Discover essays, poetry, fiction, reviews, and artwork from an incredible group of writers and artists.

Get your copy today:
www.latinobookreview.com/magazine-202...

Thank you for supporting Latino/a/x literature!
July 6, 2026 at 12:59 AM
🎉 The wait is over! We're proud to announce the writers & artists selected for the 2026 issue of Latino Book Review Magazine. We were inspired by the incredible talent we received.

View the complete list here 👇
2026 Magazine Selected Works | Latino Book Review
INTERVIEW REYNA GRANDE | Growing Into Her Name POETRY JAVIER VILLARREAL | Abuelo Inez ​NATASHA MIJARES | The Right Kind of Animal LUCY NORTON | Simp’aykuna R. JOSEPH RODRÍGUEZ | Laika AÍDA ALMANZA...
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June 25, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Have you written a novel in Spanish while living in the United States? Our friends at UNAM San Antonio have opened submissions for the Premio de Novela en Español Escrita en Estados Unidos. Don't miss this opportunity to have your work considered for this prestigious award.
June 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
"...the reMarkable Paper Pro Move by @remarkablepaper feels like a companion. It feels like a hummingbird moving between the practical life and the poetic one, erasing the border I had placed between productivity and essence."
The reMarkable Paper Pro Move and the Poetics of Portability​ | Latino Book Review
I am no stranger to reMarkable. My relationship with these tablets began with the reMarkable 2, the first device that taught me what true focus felt like: not the brittle focus demanded by screens, no...
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June 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🚨Today, we are proud to unveil the cover of the 2026 Latino Book Review Magazine.

This year's cover features the remarkable artwork of Gabriel Chávez Zeckua, whose visual art captures the spirit of this issue and the magical city of San Antonio.

More coming soon...
June 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
"Ahead of the June 2026 release of Cages from @europaeditions.bsky.social, Chantel Acevedo talks to the Latino Book Review readers about her beautifully complex new novel and the inspirations behind the narrative."
Interview With Chantel Acevedo | Latino Book Review
Called “a master storyteller” by Kirkus Reviews, Chantel Acevedo is the author of the novels Love and Ghost Letters (St. Martin's Press), A Falling Star (Carolina Wren Press), The Distant Marvels (E...
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May 31, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Light Phone III: A Device That Allows You to Experience Life and the World Around You | Latino Book Review
I would love to say that I was a self-aware, mature, and mindful adult regarding smartphone usage, but I would be lying. Like most Americans, I had fallen into the annual $7.6 trillion ecosystem desig...
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May 25, 2026 at 5:47 PM