Daughters of Latin AmericaDaughters of Latin America

"Daughters of Latin America collects the intergenerational literary voices of Latine women across time and space, capturing the power, strength, and creativity of these visionary writers, leaders, scholars, and activists -- divided into thirteen sections thematically representing the thirteen holy moons. Spanning centuries, genres, and geographical and linguistic diversity, this anthology is a resurrection of ancestral literary inheritance as well as a celebration of the rising voices encouraged and nurtured by those who came before them. Contributors include US poet laureate Ada Limón, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Critics Circle Award winner Edwidge Danticat, Pulitzer Prize -- winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, New Academy Prize in Literature winner Maryse Condé, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and other powerful voices both in legacy and the next generation, all women whose work inspires and transforms us" --