The Association of American Publishers Publishing Latino Voices for America (PLVA) Task Force has declared May Latino Books Month.
Throughout the month of May, booksellers, librarians, and others in the book industry are encouraged to promote reading among Latinos in their communities and to raise awareness of the rich variety of books authored by Latinos that are available, in both English and Spanish.
Well, as a member of the book-reviewing media, I’m happy to do my part. I don’t know about you, but I love to read novels or memoirs set in a different culture or written by an author whose experiences are vastly different from mine.
And Hachette Book Group is really doing their part. They have offered up a great prize package.
One of you will win each of these books:
B as in Beauty By Alberto Ferreras
Into the Beautiful North By Luis Urrea
Hungry Woman in Paris By Josefina Lopez
The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos By Margaret Mascarenhas
Houston, We Have a Problema By Gwendolyn Zepeda
If you click through the links you can read an excerpt of the books.
This contest is open to readers with a U.S. or Canadian shipping address. Just leave a comment if you’d like to be entered to win. If you want to tell us about your favorite Latino author or Latin-themed book, that would be even better!
I will announce the winners on May 31.
Good luck, or should I say “Buena suerte“?
Managing Editor Jennifer Donovan also blogs at Snapshot about life with her tween daughter and preschool son.
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Karen L says
I’m sure that I have read Latino authors but can’t think of one at this moment. I have been making it a point to seek out books that broaden my cultural knowledge and would love to win this group of novels!
Rebecca says
Count me in please! I am a follower/subscriber too.
I don’t have a favorite Latino author and would like to read some more. Thank you for the giveaway!
David says
I can’t recall reading any but it would be great to, thanks for the giveaway!
Jeffrey Beckett says
Please sign me up!
Terra Heck says
I cannot think of any Latin authors or Latin themed books but I’d be interested in reading the books being given away. Thanks.
Estela S says
I’d be THRILLED to win these books! Please enter me! One of my favorite books is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
Deborah Rose says
I’d like to be entered to win, please. I’ve been thinking about this and I belive my favorite Latina author is Sandra Cisneros (“The House on Mango Street” – am I showing my age too much? lol).
Ashley Madden says
My favorite Latino author is Melissa de la Cruz (“Blue Bloods”, “Masquerade”, etc.)
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Just Mom says
My most recent read was Dirty Blonde and Half Cuban.
Christina says
I’d love to be entered to win these beautiful books! I have always liked Neruda and Borge, especially a short story by the latter called “The Aleph” in which the main person in the story finds a spinning “world” under the stairs that can see EVERYTHING that’s going on in the world! Thanks for the chance to win!
Christina says
I’m a proud subscriber to 5 Minutes For Mom!
Julie S. says
I would also have to go with Marisa de los Santos-love her work! Thanks:)
julyso@grandecom DOT net
rhapsodyinbooks says
Great giveaway, thanks!
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Susan says
Please enter me to win these great books! Thank you!
Julie says
Please enter me-looks like some great books!
Sharon Walling says
I would love to add these books to my collection.
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Amy from Occupation: Mommy says
These sound really interesting!
Susieqtpie says
I would love to read these! Thanks! arteachersusan at gmail dot com
Susieqtpie says
I am a twitter follower! i’m susieqtpie ! thanks
Susieqtpie says
I get your newsletter in my email at arteachersusan at gmail dot com ! thanks
Valerie Mabrey says
I am always looking for good books for summer reading
Jessica Kaufman says
I own B as in Beauty not done with it yet, but it is great so far. I would also like to read the rest of these books representing Latino Book Month. Thanks for the chance.
Corinne says
I don’t own ANY of these, how is that possible? I’d love to win 🙂
Nancye Davis says
I would enjoy reading these books.
Theresa Dell says
I love to read, I wish there was more time in the day to read more often and these books sound wonderful.
clemens says
i’m a book freak, i LOVE to read anything.
Nicole says
I haven’t read many works by Latin authors, so this would be great to win. Thanks!
Marianna says
I haven’t read any Latin or Latino themed books yet.. but I’d like to! Thanks for the chance to win!
Gwendolyn B. says
I really like the work of Julia Alvarez and Isabel Allende.
Thanks for the chance to win this great set of books!
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Sue W says
I have never read any Latino books but would certainly enjoy doing so. So please enter me.
Thanks
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Marianna says
These books look good! I loved “Like Water for Chocolate.”
Christina says
I like the idea of ethnic book groups as giveaways – a little window onto cultures that we don’t know! Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen Gonyea says
Great prize 🙂
herblady says
My favorite latina author is Michele Martinez, who writes exciting mysteries. If you want to read her work, start with Cover-Up, her first novel. Thank you for the chance to win!
Esme says
I am not familiar with any Latino authors-however a friend recommended House of Spirits.
Wanda says
I would so much love to win these books. These ones look fascinating!
Cheryl S. says
I’d love to win this great set of books – please count me in!
Thanks,
megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com
thompmalice says
I’d love to win this.
emily L says
Would love to win this. 🙂
Barbara says
These all sound like very interesting books! I can’t think of any Latino authors or titles with a Latin theme. Thanks for this giveaway!
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Kathy D says
I am hoping to adopt an older child out of foster care want to be able to teach them about all people
Bob says
what a great collection of books
Maureen says
I don’t believe that I have read any books from any Latin authors, I would certainly love to. These books all sound great.
Thanks for the chance.
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Maureen says
I am a subscriber, Thanks!
jan koontz says
i love to read
Chris says
I’d love to add this set of books to my collection – I mostly read translated latin literature (Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende), but I think this looks like a fantastic set!
Beverly says
Please enter me in the contest.
I have read a number of Latino authors – Cristina Garcia, Usable Allende, Rosario Ferre.
Aaron says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Paula S. says
Yay! Another book contest!