AfroLatine Authors

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/

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/

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

Julian Randall (Black American & Dominican)

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: