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.
© AmazonThe Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerreo
© AmazonMy 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.
© AmazonRita 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).
© AmazonHandbook 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.
© AmazonSulwe 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.
© AmazonAmerican 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.
© AmazonGmorning, 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.




