#latinxreader

[bruja-colibri]

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday ✨

I’m doing the #anotheryearanothervision tag I saw on bookstagram and I got inspired to also post it here on tumblr :)

📖book genres I would like to read more often? I guess it would have to be nonfiction and probably sci-fi.

Any sci-fi recommendations?

🧚🏼‍♀️habits I want to adopt? Keeping up with my medications and basically keep a routine in general. I also want to walk more often and enjoy nature. Definitely want to leave the house and not be such a hermit.

🧠things I want to learn? I so want to pick up again my love for language learning. I also want to get into embroidery, I’ve been doing some work on a piece but I get frustrated which stops me from continuing so I’m definitely not going to give up because I feel like it the end it’ll definitely be rewarding.

🗺places I want to visit? I so want to go visit a friend of mine who lives in Italy, so that’s a goal I definitely want to accomplish. I also want to visit Mexico, I’ve been yearning to return to my family’s Pueblo and just to disconnect from the pressures and fast pace life of the USA.

🌙 a person I want to become?

I want to live more authentically, I want to not care so much but still keep my kindness. I want to dress up more often. Growing up I’ve always been forced to dress a certain way which has affected me in not being confident in myself and I’ve grown insecure which I’m learning to love myself. So I’m finally going to finally wear the clothes I’ve always liked and not care what anyone says because I’ll finally be comfortable in my own skin. There’s a lot I want to work with myself but the biggest goal of mine is to be more confident.

Hope you guys enjoyed this little post, and hopefully anyone can join in on the fun and do the tag and reblog.

[mamanerd22]

#MeetTheBookstagrammer I'm Maria! 38 y/o SAHM to 5 (my 3 daughters and my 3 neices). I've been married for almost 15 years and live in SW Virginia. Few things about me: 1. I'm #multiracial my dad was Black and my mom is Mexican. According to my AncestryDNA results I'm a mix of mostly Nigerian (with some other African ancestry), Indigenous-Mexican and European. 2. We have 1 dog and a rabbit. Jackson is almost 13 years old and is my grumpy old man dog but he's amazing with the girls. Our rabbit has a tendency to try to shove his cage off the dresser. Our other dog Riley passed away unexpectedly last year and I still miss him terribly. 3. About 4 years ago we moved to Virginia to help my mom out. Before that I worked full time but now my days are spent chaufferring her to doctor appts/dialysis and corralling my 2 year old niece who gets into EVERYTHING. I've always been a reader but now reading is my self-care in a very full house. 4. My favorite series is The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. I periodically reread the books when the mood strikes. #POCbookstagrammers #LatinxReader #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #DiverseBookstagrammersRead #nerdymamabooks #booknerd #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CbEAi2-rjRS/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thebookdragon217]

Today is my stop on the #NeverLookBackTour and I will be sharing my favorite quotes. This was a 5🔥 book and one I will always hold dear to my heart because it takes place in my current hometown NYC and Puerto Rico, both of which tie heavily to my identity. 🇵🇷 🌴 "You have to know your history before you can move forward. Some people say dwelling in the past can be a crutch, but you can't ignore it either. There has to be a fine balance." 🌴 "Pheus and I are products of a world where we are not meant to flourish, but we will. With every single obstacle put in front us we still persevere. We will thrive in spite of it." 🌴 "Puerto Rico is not a cursed island meant to be repeatedly ravished, be it from hurricanes or corrupt men or demented spirits." 🌴 "This world is filled with things outside of what is deemed reality. The horrors we are meant to take in every single day. Microaggressions. Blatant aggressions. Violence. Surviving the streets every day is a miracle. How does logic play into the everyday terrors we are meant to overcome?" 🌴 "Your skin color means you can't fail, means you are not allowed to make a mistake." All these quotes remind me about the resilience of my people. They tether me tighter to my identity and give me a sense of pride in being Puerto Rican because of all we have already overcome. The U.S. tries to kill us and break our spirit but la tierra del borinquen continues to rise up against the oppression. We continue to remind them that we are here and we aren't going anywhere and despite it all, we remain united and unwavering in our pride for our heritage and culture. The world seeks to tell us that we aren't worthy and our stories don't matter but it is important to hold on to the hope of our ancestors and claim our existence and power each and every day. We need to continue to craft our own narrative, not let the oppressive system dictate who we are and what we are meant to be. We will not die. #NeverLookBackTour #lilliamrivera #coloredpagestours #latinxreader #latinxbookstagram #latinxauthor #readlatinxbooks #latinxyaliterature #ownvoices #decolonizeyourfeed #weneeddiversebooks #bookdragon #bibliophile #bookworm #boricua (at Ridgewood Branch Queens Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvIzY5gseI/?igshid=1dm26qtspmqyi

[thebookdragon217]

Today I got some great latinx bookmail! Reading latinx books never ends for me. It is a lifestyle. QOTD: What new latinx book did you add to your TBR recently? 📗 A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow: Love & Gelato meets Don’t Date Rosa Santos in this charming, heartfelt story following a Miami girl who unexpectedly finds love—and herself—in a small English town. 📘 Infinite Country: A Novel: Award-winning, internationally acclaimed author Patricia Engel, herself the daughter of Colombian immigrants and a dual citizen, gives voice to Mauro and Elena, as well as their children, Karina, Nando, and Talia—each one navigating a divided existence, weighing their allegiance to the past, the future, to one another, and to themselves. Rich with Bogotá urban life, steeped in Andean myth, and tense with the daily reality for the undocumented in America, Infinite Country is the story of two countries and one mixed-status family—for whom every triumph is stitched with regret and every dream pursued bears the weight of a dream deferred. 📙 Any Wednesday, I'm Yours: The award-winning author of Urban Oracles and Sirena Silena journeys into the dark underbelly of San Juan after dark to a motel on the border of nowhere, in a noir novel that follows the lives of four different loners on the edge.  #latinxbookstagram #latinxbookmail #readlatinxstories #latinxreader #latinxreviewer #latinxauthors #garden #books #booksandplants #flowers #bookdragon #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #bookstack #bookphotos #bibliophile #reading #diversereader #diversifyyourfeed #ownvoices #readersforequality #dignidadliteraria #booksoutside (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqglGFgSD3/?igshid=1183mtne1gpiw

[thebookdragon217]

#AWeekofLatinxLit continues with today's prompt: LGQTQIA+ QOTD: Give me a latinx queer rec I may not already have in my library but needs to be there. Anyone who follows me here knows how obssessed I am with Juliet Takes a Breath because @quirkyrican can do no wrong in my eyes and Juliet Palante is my favorite character. This book is a prime example of what representation looks like and it is one I recommend over and over again. Since latinx people aren't a monolith and our identities aren't defined by others, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a book stack that represents some of the varied identities on the spectrum that makes up the LGBTQIA+ community. I was pleasantly pleased to see how many more books I could have included from my library because for me representation is everything. It is important for me to be intentional in my reading and for my shelves to represent the greater community. When someone looks at any of my shelves, I want them to feel safe, to feel seen and feel validated. Please feel free to follow the #AWeekofLatinxLit and participate in the photo challenges. A donation of $1- $250 will be made to @immfamtogether for every post. #LatinxHeritageMonth #ownvoices #AWeekofLatinxLit #latinxreader #latinxbookstagram #latinxqueerlit #weneeddiversebooks #readlatinx #diversifyyourreads #pridebooks #LGBTQIA #latinxstoriesmatter #latinxbookstack #latinxbookrecs #bookdragon #bookworm #books (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQtwtrg96d/?igshid=lig7m13u6ibq

[thebookdragon217]

"It is important to have strong images of women out there, women who aren't afraid of expressing themselves, women who aren't afraid of taking chances, women who aren't afraid of their own power". -Gina Torres QOTD: What Latinx book have you read recently with a strong, female character or author? Latinx Heritage Month is still going strong and I wanted to feature just a snippet of some recommendations written by and about strong Latinx females. It is important for Latinx women to be able to see themselves represented in literature because not only does it validate who we are, but it also helps us not only to reclaim our power but to walk in it proudly. I am inspired by these stories because for many of us, alot our experiences, emotions and thoughts have been captured beautifully within the pages and these books have helped us to feel seen for the first time. Latinx female characters are often portrayed in negative stereotypical ways that are harmful and degrading. We have been portrayed as sexualized, having no identity outside of men or children and lacking in intelligence in mainstream media forms. These books I have featured are so empowering because they focus on our strengths and uplift the power of our voices. They reinforce the belief that our narratives and identities are our own and only we have the power and expertise to tell our stories. They also showcase that we are not a monolith and we are multi-layered beings with unique experiences and depth of character. Today I honor and salute all the Latinx women that are mad strong. #latinxwomenaremadstrong #latinx #LatinxHeritageMonth #latinxreader #latinxbookstagram #celebratelatinx #readlatinxwomen #latinxstories #weneeddiversebooks #bookdragon #latinxbookworm #latinxbibliophile #decolonizeyourshelves #books #decolonizeyourfeed #latinxrecs (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGWwNpAo4H/?igshid=776laxaxaspf

[thebookdragon217]

Nothing about last night was shocking. Absolutely nothing. The literal manifestation of this nation's violent, patriarchal, colonizer history was on display for all the world to see. You cannot run from history and move past it until you reckon with some truths. Our ancestors paid the price with their literal blood, sweat and tears and yet it is 2020 and the "leader" of the free world called for more blood to be shed. ● When do we say ENOUGH? ● When do we stop being complacent and silent? ● When do we truly change the trajectory? ● When will we use our power? ● When will we fight for those that continue to be oppressed in the "land of the free"? ● When do we take our country back? For those of you that still don't get it, WE'VE BEEN HERE! We weren't discovered and our societies flourished way before the slavery, genocide, and the rape and pillage of our lands. Nothing is going to keep us from showing up at the polls and letting our voices be heard. Come November, I will not go out without a fight. I encourage you to do the same. I refuse to believe that this is all this nation has to offer. My ancestor's blood was not shed in vain. Whatever I have to do to cast my vote, I will do. I cannot stand idly by and let history keep repeating itself. I'm voting because our lives literally depend on it. Voter registration ends October 9. There is work to be done. Latinx Heritage Month is in full swing. Read these books. Learn some truth. QOTD: How are you making sure that everyone you know who is eligible is making it to the polls? #LatinxHeritageMonth #Latinxreader #Latinxbookstagram #rockthevote #letyourvoicebeheard #votingmatters #youareonstolenland #voteordie #registertovote #useyourvoice #downwiththewhitesupremacy #deathtothepatriarchy #readandlearn #blacklivesmatter #Latinxhistory (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxyZIfg-fW/?igshid=l9a4mbo2fmq7

[thebookdragon217]

For the last two weeks I've been participating in a series of scheduled conversations at work centered around race and policies in the workplace and how it intersects with the outside world. It isn't shocking to me that the view from those at the top is so clouded by privilege that they are blind to the fact that the marginalized people at the bottom cannot simply just separate themselves from the social injustices that are woven into every aspect of their existence. I am inspired by the voices that continue to speak up and speak truth to power. But I can't help but wonder how different these conversations would be if there was true knowledge, knowledge of self first followed by knowledge of others. The veil would be lifted and people can truly see each other. How do we learn to see others in a meaningful way? Let's start by decolonizing our shelves. What we ingest consistently becomes our frame of reference. You cannot expand your thinking, if you put your mind in a box. Reading diversely all year long: ¤ allows exploration of identity and other cultures ¤ brings visibility and validation to cultures different than our own ¤ builds community, inclusivity and unity ¤ creates opportunity to talk about current events ¤ emphasizes similarities and helps you draw connections #LatinxHeritageMonth #latinxreader #latinxbookstagram #diversereader #decolonizereading #bookdragon #readingislearning #readingislife #weneeddiversebooks #bookworm #latinxbookstagramtour #ownvoices #bibliophile #knowledgeispower #readlatinxallyearlong #latinxIG #bookishthoughts #booknerdlife (at The Shops at Atlas Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFf3v5jA5ag/?igshid=3hqqhns5w2ax