Latin@s in Kid Lit Guest Post: Why I'm Not Interested in a Mexican Katniss

So we've done our first guest post of the year with Latin@s in Kid Lit!

 

For those who havent been acquinted with Latin@s in Kid Lit, they're an amazing blog that brings the celebration and awareness to Latin@s in middle grade, young adult, comics, picture books and so much more.

We're going to be ongoing contributors a few times a year, to talk about subjects concerning Latin@s in literature.

Our first contribution this year is "Why I'm Not Interested In A Mexican Katniss."

 

It talks about why characters need to be able to stand on their own, and not have to live up or constantly be compared to their "default" counterparts.

Check it out!

Cover Reveal: Daughter of Zeus by Red Harvey + Starbucks giveaway!

So we don't do many cover reveals, but I was really excited about this book, so I(Guinevere) decided that if Im going to do one, I might as well let my first one of the year be this one!

I've gotten the opportunity to read a book from Red Harvey in the past, and I thought she was a really great sport. She was very patient, and I know everyone wants their books read when they send them, but sometimes life just gets in the way, and patience usually wins me over more than email after email asking did I get a chance to read a book yet.

Im really excited about Red Harvey's "Daughter of Zeus." Why you might ask? Because not only is it Young Adult and fantasy driven(two of my favorite things), the main protagonist is Latina! I think it goes without saying Latinos/as usually get the short end of the stick in fantasy, and sci fi. Im not sure why, but the exclusion is often overwhelming. So it's a pleasure to see authors whom are not only Latina, but writing Latina characters. Because why shouldn't everyone get to be a leading lady or man?

Still not convinced? Why don't you check out this awesome cover and blurb?!?

Blogoversary Celebration Day 8: with Kelbian Noel of "Diverse Pages" + 15.00 Amazon Giftcard giveaway+Bonus 10.00 Amazon giftcard Giveaway!!!

There are so few book blogs that highlight main characters of color in books. This is why Diverse Pages stands out! While it is all run mainly by author Kelbian Noel, it is a collective effort of 5 author/writers hoping to give you more to choose from when it comes to diversity in your books! We always check back up with this page to check out new books!