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Seattle Picks: Latinx and Latine Memoir

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), librarians at The Seattle Public Library selected this list of recent memoirs by Latinx and Latine authors. (updated September 2021)

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The Soul of A Woman

The Soul of A Woman

On Impatient Love, Long Life, and Good Witches

by Allende, Isabel

Book - 2021

Allende (The House of the Spirits) offers up an intimate memoir on the impact of feminism on her unique and fulfilling life. - Library Journal Allende (The House of the Spirits) offers up an intimate memoir on the impact of feminism on her unique and fulfilling life. - Library Journal Show less

Allende (The House of the Spirits) offers up an intimate memoir on the impact of feminism on her unique and fulfilling life. - Library Journal Allende (The House of the Spirits) offers up an intimate memoir on the impact of feminism on her unique and fulfilling life. - Library Journal Show less

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Music to My Years

Music to My Years

A Mixtape Memoir of Growing up and Standing up

by Alonzo, Cristela

Book - 2019

Comedian, writer, and producer Cristela Alonzo shares personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in comedy. - publisher's description Comedian, writer, and producer Cristela Alonzo shares personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in comedy. - publisher's description Show less

Comedian, writer, and producer Cristela Alonzo shares personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in comedy. - publisher's description Comedian, writer, and producer Cristela Alonzo shares personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in comedy. - publisher's description Show less

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Alou

Alou

My Baseball Journey

by Alou, Felipe

Book - 2018

Hall of Fame pitcher Alou, who made history in 1958 as the first person to go from the Dominican Republic to playing with a major league team, delivers a fascinating memoir of his baseball career. - Publishers Weekly Hall of Fame pitcher Alou, who made history in 1958 as the first person to go from the Dominican Republic to playing with a major league team, delivers a fascinating memoir of his baseball career. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Hall of Fame pitcher Alou, who made history in 1958 as the first person to go from the Dominican Republic to playing with a major league team, delivers a fascinating memoir of his baseball career. - Publishers Weekly Hall of Fame pitcher Alou, who made history in 1958 as the first person to go from the Dominican Republic to playing with a major league team, delivers a fascinating memoir of his baseball career. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Spirit Run

Spirit Run

A 6,000-mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land

by Álvarez, Noé

eBook - 2020

Born in Washington State to Mexican immigrant parents, Álvarez began packing apples alongside his mother at a young age, won a full scholarship to college...Show more Born in Washington State to Mexican immigrant parents, Álvarez began packing apples alongside his mother at a young age, won a full scholarship to college, then dropped out to join a Native American/First Nations movement called the Peace and Dignity Journeys, months-long marathons aimed at re-creating connections across a North America that transcend current political borders. - Library Journal Show less

Born in Washington State to Mexican immigrant parents, Álvarez began packing apples alongside his mother at a young age, won a full scholarship to college...Show more Born in Washington State to Mexican immigrant parents, Álvarez began packing apples alongside his mother at a young age, won a full scholarship to college, then dropped out to join a Native American/First Nations movement called the Peace and Dignity Journeys, months-long marathons aimed at re-creating connections across a North America that transcend current political borders. - Library Journal Show less

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Perfectly You

Perfectly You

Embracing the Power of Being Real

by Atencio, Mariana

Book - 2019

Journalist and NBC reporter Mariana Atencio's fresh, compelling voice resonates powerfully on current cultural topics, such as immigration and global pove...Show more Journalist and NBC reporter Mariana Atencio's fresh, compelling voice resonates powerfully on current cultural topics, such as immigration and global poverty, encouraging individual readers to use their lives to make the world a better place. - publisher's description. Show less

Journalist and NBC reporter Mariana Atencio's fresh, compelling voice resonates powerfully on current cultural topics, such as immigration and global pove...Show more Journalist and NBC reporter Mariana Atencio's fresh, compelling voice resonates powerfully on current cultural topics, such as immigration and global poverty, encouraging individual readers to use their lives to make the world a better place. - publisher's description. Show less

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My Time to Speak

My Time to Speak

Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race

by Calderón, Ilia

Book - 2020

Afro-Latina Univision news anchor Calderon takes on racism in this fascinating memoir. - Publishers Weekly Afro-Latina Univision news anchor Calderon takes on racism in this fascinating memoir. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Afro-Latina Univision news anchor Calderon takes on racism in this fascinating memoir. - Publishers Weekly Afro-Latina Univision news anchor Calderon takes on racism in this fascinating memoir. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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An Unlikely Journey

An Unlikely Journey

Waking up From My American Dream

by Castro, Julián

eBook - 2018

The former San Antonio mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development tells the story of how he rose from humble origins to live the American dream. - Kirkus The former San Antonio mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development tells the story of how he rose from humble origins to live the American dream. - Kirkus Show less

The former San Antonio mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development tells the story of how he rose from humble origins to live the American dream. - Kirkus The former San Antonio mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development tells the story of how he rose from humble origins to live the American dream. - Kirkus Show less

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My Time Among the Whites

My Time Among the Whites

Notes From An Unfinished Education

by Crucet, Jennine Capó

Book - 2019

In this conversational and often comic memoir-in-essays, Cuban American novelist Crucet (Make Your Home Among Strangers) examines entitlement and dislocation in a white world. - Publishers Weekly In this conversational and often comic memoir-in-essays, Cuban American novelist Crucet (Make Your Home Among Strangers) examines entitlement and dislocation in a white world. - Publishers Weekly Show less

In this conversational and often comic memoir-in-essays, Cuban American novelist Crucet (Make Your Home Among Strangers) examines entitlement and dislocation in a white world. - Publishers Weekly In this conversational and often comic memoir-in-essays, Cuban American novelist Crucet (Make Your Home Among Strangers) examines entitlement and dislocation in a white world. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Shot Caller

The Shot Caller

A Latino Gangbanger's Miraculous Escape From A Life of Violence to A New Life in Christ

by Diaz, Casey

Book - 2019

Former gang member Diaz unleashes a tale of domestic violence, street savagery, imprisonment, and ultimate redemption in his bold debut. - Publishers Weekly Former gang member Diaz unleashes a tale of domestic violence, street savagery, imprisonment, and ultimate redemption in his bold debut. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Former gang member Diaz unleashes a tale of domestic violence, street savagery, imprisonment, and ultimate redemption in his bold debut. - Publishers Weekly Former gang member Diaz unleashes a tale of domestic violence, street savagery, imprisonment, and ultimate redemption in his bold debut. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Ordinary Girls

Ordinary Girls

A Memoir

by Díaz, Jaquira

Book - 2019

An “ordinary girl” rebels against her unstable life in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach until military service helps her gain a life-altering self-confidence. - Kirkus An “ordinary girl” rebels against her unstable life in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach until military service helps her gain a life-altering self-confidence. - Kirkus Show less

An “ordinary girl” rebels against her unstable life in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach until military service helps her gain a life-altering self-confidence. - Kirkus An “ordinary girl” rebels against her unstable life in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach until military service helps her gain a life-altering self-confidence. - Kirkus Show less

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Coconuts & Collards

Coconuts & Collards

Recipes and Stories From Puerto Rico to the Deep South

by Diaz, Von

Book - 2018

Diaz grew up shuttled between Puerto Rico and Atlanta, and her appreciation for both cultures and their rich culinary histories is showcased in this delightful collection of Puerto Rican comfort food recipes. - Publishers Weekly Diaz grew up shuttled between Puerto Rico and Atlanta, and her appreciation for both cultures and their rich culinary histories is showcased in this delightful collection of Puerto Rican comfort food recipes. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Diaz grew up shuttled between Puerto Rico and Atlanta, and her appreciation for both cultures and their rich culinary histories is showcased in this delightful collection of Puerto Rican comfort food recipes. - Publishers Weekly Diaz grew up shuttled between Puerto Rico and Atlanta, and her appreciation for both cultures and their rich culinary histories is showcased in this delightful collection of Puerto Rican comfort food recipes. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Cruising

Cruising

An Intimate History of A Radical Pastime

by Espinoza, Alex

Book - 2019

In his first work of nonfiction, novelist Espinoza (The Five Acts of Diego Leon; Still Water Saints) integrates his own history into a survey of the various ways that gay men have found one another through informal means. - Library Journal In his first work of nonfiction, novelist Espinoza (The Five Acts of Diego Leon; Still Water Saints) integrates his own history into a survey of the various ways that gay men have found one another through informal means. - Library Journal Show less

In his first work of nonfiction, novelist Espinoza (The Five Acts of Diego Leon; Still Water Saints) integrates his own history into a survey of the various ways that gay men have found one another through informal means. - Library Journal In his first work of nonfiction, novelist Espinoza (The Five Acts of Diego Leon; Still Water Saints) integrates his own history into a survey of the various ways that gay men have found one another through informal means. - Library Journal Show less

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Magical Realism for Non-believers

Magical Realism for Non-believers

A Memoir of Finding Family

by Fajardo, Anika

Book - 2019

In her debut memoir, Fajardo (The Dish on Food and Farming in Colonial America, 2017, etc.) recounts her emotional journey, at age 21, to find the father she had not seen since she was a young child. - Kirkus In her debut memoir, Fajardo (The Dish on Food and Farming in Colonial America, 2017, etc.) recounts her emotional journey, at age 21, to find the father she had not seen since she was a young child. - Kirkus Show less

In her debut memoir, Fajardo (The Dish on Food and Farming in Colonial America, 2017, etc.) recounts her emotional journey, at age 21, to find the father she had not seen since she was a young child. - Kirkus In her debut memoir, Fajardo (The Dish on Food and Farming in Colonial America, 2017, etc.) recounts her emotional journey, at age 21, to find the father she had not seen since she was a young child. - Kirkus Show less

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What Drowns the Flowers in your Mouth

What Drowns the Flowers in your Mouth

A Memoir of Brotherhood

by González, Rigoberto

Book - 2018

A poet and American Book Award–winning memoirist tells the story of his troubled family and the sustaining relationship he shared with his brother. - Kirkus A poet and American Book Award–winning memoirist tells the story of his troubled family and the sustaining relationship he shared with his brother. - Kirkus Show less

A poet and American Book Award–winning memoirist tells the story of his troubled family and the sustaining relationship he shared with his brother. - Kirkus A poet and American Book Award–winning memoirist tells the story of his troubled family and the sustaining relationship he shared with his brother. - Kirkus Show less

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Knitting the Fog

Knitting the Fog

by Hernández, Claudia D.

Book - 2019

Hernández's debut memoir dives deep into moments before, during, and after crossing into a new country in the life of a young immigrant. - Library Journal Hernández's debut memoir dives deep into moments before, during, and after crossing into a new country in the life of a young immigrant. - Library Journal Show less

Hernández's debut memoir dives deep into moments before, during, and after crossing into a new country in the life of a young immigrant. - Library Journal Hernández's debut memoir dives deep into moments before, during, and after crossing into a new country in the life of a young immigrant. - Library Journal Show less

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Children of the Land

Children of the Land

by Hernandez Castillo, Marcelo

Book - 2020

An acclaimed Mexican-born poet’s account of the sometimes-overwhelming struggles he and his parents faced in their quest to become American citizens. - Kirkus An acclaimed Mexican-born poet’s account of the sometimes-overwhelming struggles he and his parents faced in their quest to become American citizens. - Kirkus Show less

An acclaimed Mexican-born poet’s account of the sometimes-overwhelming struggles he and his parents faced in their quest to become American citizens. - Kirkus An acclaimed Mexican-born poet’s account of the sometimes-overwhelming struggles he and his parents faced in their quest to become American citizens. - Kirkus Show less

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Once I Was You

Once I Was You

A Memoir of Love and Hate in A Torn America

by Hinojosa, Maria

Book - 2020

Veteran broadcast journalist Hinojosa discusses immigration in a defiant memoir that probes family lore, public policy, and mainstream media bias. - Publishers Weekly Veteran broadcast journalist Hinojosa discusses immigration in a defiant memoir that probes family lore, public policy, and mainstream media bias. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Veteran broadcast journalist Hinojosa discusses immigration in a defiant memoir that probes family lore, public policy, and mainstream media bias. - Publishers Weekly Veteran broadcast journalist Hinojosa discusses immigration in a defiant memoir that probes family lore, public policy, and mainstream media bias. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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My Broken Language

My Broken Language

A Memoir

by Hudes, Quiara Alegría

Book - 2021

Pulitzer Prize--winning playwright Hudes (Water by the Spoonful) delivers a love letter to her Puerto Rican heritage in her astonishing debut memoir. - Publishers Weekly Pulitzer Prize--winning playwright Hudes (Water by the Spoonful) delivers a love letter to her Puerto Rican heritage in her astonishing debut memoir. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Pulitzer Prize--winning playwright Hudes (Water by the Spoonful) delivers a love letter to her Puerto Rican heritage in her astonishing debut memoir. - Publishers Weekly Pulitzer Prize--winning playwright Hudes (Water by the Spoonful) delivers a love letter to her Puerto Rican heritage in her astonishing debut memoir. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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Definitely Hispanic

Definitely Hispanic

Essays on Growing up Latino and Celebrating What Unites Us

by James, LeJuan

Book - 2019

A collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US. - publisher's description A collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US. - publisher's description Show less

A collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US. - publisher's description A collection of introspective memoiristic essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US. - publisher's description Show less

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My Sister

My Sister

How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both

by Leyva, Selenis

Book - 2020

An award-winning TV actress and her trans sister tell the story of how they learned to navigate the difficult, often troubled waters of gender transition. - Kirkus An award-winning TV actress and her trans sister tell the story of how they learned to navigate the difficult, often troubled waters of gender transition. - Kirkus Show less

An award-winning TV actress and her trans sister tell the story of how they learned to navigate the difficult, often troubled waters of gender transition. - Kirkus An award-winning TV actress and her trans sister tell the story of how they learned to navigate the difficult, often troubled waters of gender transition. - Kirkus Show less

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Unforgetting

Unforgetting

A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas

by Lovato, Roberto

Book - 2020

Salvadoran-American journalist Lovato recounts in this anguished memoir his 2015 trip to El Salvador to investigate the country's horrific gang wars. - Publishers Weekly Salvadoran-American journalist Lovato recounts in this anguished memoir his 2015 trip to El Salvador to investigate the country's horrific gang wars. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Salvadoran-American journalist Lovato recounts in this anguished memoir his 2015 trip to El Salvador to investigate the country's horrific gang wars. - Publishers Weekly Salvadoran-American journalist Lovato recounts in this anguished memoir his 2015 trip to El Salvador to investigate the country's horrific gang wars. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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In the Dream House

In the Dream House

A Memoir

by Machado, Carmen Maria

Book - 2019

In this daringly structured and ruthlessly inquisitive memoir, Machado (Her Body and Other Parties, 2017) examines an abusive relationship with an eye to both personal truth and cultural assumption. - Kirkus In this daringly structured and ruthlessly inquisitive memoir, Machado (Her Body and Other Parties, 2017) examines an abusive relationship with an eye to both personal truth and cultural assumption. - Kirkus Show less

In this daringly structured and ruthlessly inquisitive memoir, Machado (Her Body and Other Parties, 2017) examines an abusive relationship with an eye to both personal truth and cultural assumption. - Kirkus In this daringly structured and ruthlessly inquisitive memoir, Machado (Her Body and Other Parties, 2017) examines an abusive relationship with an eye to both personal truth and cultural assumption. - Kirkus Show less

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The Girl With the Self-esteem Issues

The Girl With the Self-esteem Issues

A Memoir

by Mercado, Rosie

Book - 2020

A plus-size model tells her story of dealing with years of insecurity. - Kirkus A plus-size model tells her story of dealing with years of insecurity. - Kirkus Show less

A plus-size model tells her story of dealing with years of insecurity. - Kirkus A plus-size model tells her story of dealing with years of insecurity. - Kirkus Show less

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Flamin' Hot

Flamin' Hot

The Incredible True Story of One Man's Rise From Janitor to Top Executive

by Montañez, Richard P.

Book - 2021

This classic rags-to-riches story about underdog ingenuity, hard work, and the motto of “faith it til you make it” will appeal to entrepreneurs.- Kirkus This classic rags-to-riches story about underdog ingenuity, hard work, and the motto of “faith it til you make it” will appeal to entrepreneurs.- Kirkus Show less

This classic rags-to-riches story about underdog ingenuity, hard work, and the motto of “faith it til you make it” will appeal to entrepreneurs.- Kirkus This classic rags-to-riches story about underdog ingenuity, hard work, and the motto of “faith it til you make it” will appeal to entrepreneurs.- Kirkus Show less

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Native Country of the Heart

Native Country of the Heart

A Memoir

by Moraga, Cherríe

Book - 2019

Activist Moraga (coeditor, This Bridge Called My Back) tells the story of her mother, Elvira, in this compassionate memoir that explores family and cultural legacies. - Publishers Weekly Activist Moraga (coeditor, This Bridge Called My Back) tells the story of her mother, Elvira, in this compassionate memoir that explores family and cultural legacies. - Publishers Weekly Show less

Activist Moraga (coeditor, This Bridge Called My Back) tells the story of her mother, Elvira, in this compassionate memoir that explores family and cultural legacies. - Publishers Weekly Activist Moraga (coeditor, This Bridge Called My Back) tells the story of her mother, Elvira, in this compassionate memoir that explores family and cultural legacies. - Publishers Weekly Show less

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