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Why We Don’t Talk About Bruno: ENCANTO and Magical Realism

Like many Disney films, Encanto can be categorized as a fantasy musical, but Encanto fits comfortably under the magical realism umbrella.

A Brief Introduction to Latin American Comics

Latin American comics have a rich history, starting in the 1920s, and continuing on today, including many different genres.

8 Children’s Books With Indigenous Main Characters in Latin America

Here are some beautifully illustrated books to help children learn about Indigenous cultures (some are even bilingual!).

Reading While Bilingual: How Translated Books Helped Shape My Cultural Identity

How reading immigrant stories and working with translation helped one Rioter regain her identity as a multilingual reader and find common ground.

5 Underrated Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

As we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, let's take a look at some under the radar books about Latinx history, culture, and more.

5 Historical Fiction Books Set in Latin America

For works that are haunting, lush, epic in scope, and often a real punch in the feels, check out this list of historical fiction books set in Latin America.

3 Recent Latin American Novels For Fans of Literary Fiction

Check out these engrossing new Latin American novels that are both thrilling and sure to please any fan of literary fiction.

Latin American YA Books: A Young Adult Reading List

Though they can be difficult to find, there are a number of Latin American YA books available in English -- fiction and nonfiction -- worth looking into.