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Get your kindles: seven Latinx authors to celebrate National Book Month



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Mirtle Peña
OCTOBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM EDTOCT 16, 2019, 6:00 PM EDT

There is just something so special about opening up a brand new book. The smell, the feel, even the weight of the book can bring on many emotions. This month as we celebrate National Book Month, we've complied a list of some of the top books written by some of our favorite Latinx celebrity authors.

Diane Guerrero© Amazon

The Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerreo

Diane Guerrero© Amazon

My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero

What it's about: Diane delves into the her personal memoir about her parent's deportation in this middle-grade version of her book In the Country We Love: My Family Divided.

Rita Moreno© Amazon

Rita Moreno: A Memoir by Rita Moreno

What it's about: Legendary actress Rita Moreno details her journey from her humble beginnings as a young girl in her home country of Puerto Rico to becoming one of the few Latinx actors to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys (before winning Peabody Award).

Rosie Perez© Amazon

Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother, and Still Came Out Smiling (with Great Hair) by Rosie Perez

What it's about: Rosie Perez goes into her personal story of becoming a Hollywood actress. She describes what life was like for her growing up in New York and how it all helped her become the woman she is today.

Lupita Nyong'o© Amazon

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong\'o

What it's about: This is the first book from Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o. The book tackles the lofty topics of colorism, self-esteem and learning that beauty comes from within.

America Ferrera© Amazon

American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures by America Ferrera

What it's about: This book is a first-person collection of accounts from well-known figures that have grown up living between two cultures. Not alone does author America Ferrera share her story, but we also get to hear from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laurie Hernandez and Carmen Perez.

Lin-Manuel Miranda© Amazon

Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda

What it's about: Before Lin-Manuel became the star that he is today, he was one of social media's favorite motivational writers — constantly sharing inspiring little tidbits every day. Now, along with illustrator Jonny Son, he has complied all of his best writings into one place.

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