Reading about different cultures and different life experiences is one of the greatest joys of reading. It’s so interesting to see the world through another person’s eyes that you wouldn’t normally be able to undergo on your own. Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop coined the metaphor that reading should be mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. It should be a way for us to see ourselves, to look in on other experiences we can’t understand first hand, and step into another person’s point of view. Romance written by Latine authors with Latine characters is a way for me to encounter a culture different from my own, making me a more analytical reader by “living” a story outside my experience.
I can’t wait for y’all to dive into these excellent authors. Hopefully you’ve found some that are new to you or found some new to you titles by authors you already love. If you’re looking for even more recommendations for romance by Latine authors, check out this list of must read romances, this list of 20 great books by Latine voices, or 15 Latine poets who are breaking down boarders.
