A few folks have asked me for book recommendations by and about AfroLatine folks so here are some amazing authors I want to introduce y'all to:
Romance
Adriana Herrera (Dominican)
She's one of my favorite authors of all time! Herrera writes both Contemporary and Historical Romances with nuanced, fun, and tender characters and plenty of heat. Some of her titles include:
American Christmas
The Toy Runners
American Sweethearts
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris
An Island Princess Starts a Scandal
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke
One Week to Claim it All
Heat and Run
On the Hustle
Check out her website for more titles: https://adrianaherreraromance.com/Â
A.H. Cunningham (Panamanian)
I'm just starting to get into her books but I already know I need them all! The chemistry! The heat! Her titles include:
Alight
Joaquin
Turn in the Air
Toying With Temptation
Out of Office
Ms. V’s Hot Girl Summer
Ablaze
Plié
Penetration Testing
For more, visit: https://www.ahcunninghamauthor.com/Â
Mia Sosa
(Puerto Rican & Brazilian)
My first introduction to Mia Sosa was The Worst Best Man which was messy in the best ways. I love the scenarios she puts her MCs in! Her works include:
The Starter Ex
When Javi Dumped Mari
Amor Actually
Sun of a Beach
The Wedding Crasher
The Worst Best Man
Pretending He’s Mine
Acting on Impulse
Crashing Into Her
To find more Mia Sosa books, visit: https://miasosa.com/about-me/
Young Adult Fantasy
Daniel José Older (Cuban)
I love the ways in which he incorporates art and decolonization into his magic systems. His books include:
Ballad & Dagger
Last Canto of the Dead
Star Wars, The High Republic: Race To Crashpoint Tower
Shadowshaper
Shadowhouse Fall
Shadowshaper Legacy
Flood City
The Book of Lost Saints
Dactyl Hill Squad
For more books by this author, visit: https://www.danieljoseolder.net/
Julian Randall (Black American & Puerto Rican)
He has a lot of range! I've read 3 out of his 5 books and each one has opened me up to processing my own identity and experiences. His books include:
The Chainbreakers
The Dead Don’t Need Reminding: In Search of Fugitives, Mississippi, and Black Nerd Sh*t
Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa
Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon
Refuse
Interested in his work? Check out: https://juliandavidrandall.com/
Maya Motayne (Dominican & Guyanese)
Her series is gripping and fascinating. It surpassed my expectations! The titles in her series are:
Nocturna
Oculta
Lucero
Find her at: https://www.mayamotaynebooks.com/
Young Adult
Maika & Maritza Moulite
(Haitian)
Dear Haiti inspired me to learn more about the Haitian Revolution! I haven't read their second book yet but I'm very excited for The Summer I Ate The Rich. Their books include:
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
One of the Good Ones
The Summer I Ate The Rich
Learn more about the authors here: https://www.maikaandmaritza.com/books
Jessica Parra (Guatemalan & Cuban)
This beautiful soul sent me her work last year. I read and loved Rubi Ramos's Recipe For Success, so I expect I will probably enjoy The Quince Project as well!
For more info, visit: https://www.jessicaparra.com/home
Literary Fiction & YA
Camille Gomera-Tavarez
(Dominican)
High Spirits knocked me off my feet! The stories were so real but also used elements of Magical Realism. Her books include:
High Spirits
The Girl, The Ring, and The Baseball Bat
See more of her work at: https://cgtdesign.net/
Elizabeth Acevedo (Dominican)
Another of my favorite authors! Acevedo's books give me a sense of belonging and warmth every time I read them. Her books include:
The Poet X
With The Fire On High
Family Lore
Inheritance: A Visual Poem
Clap When You Land
For more about the author, visit: https://www.acevedowrites.com/
Ibi Zoboi
(Haitian)
Zoboi writes in many genres but I've only read her YA so far. Her voice is powerful and her characters have strength through their vulnerabilities. Her books include:
My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich
Punching the Air
Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
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Nigeria Jones
