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“I fall asleep with that book in my arms because words protect hearts and I've got this ache in my chest that won't go away”

Book:Juliet Takes a Breath

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“In the case of the Chicanx population, the US conquest and annexation of Mexican territory (a geographical area extending from Texas to California) following the Mexican American War (1846-1848) created a situation in which people of Mexican ancestry became subject to White domination...It was the general feeling among White settlers that they were superior to Mexicans...The question of how Mexicans should be classified racially was decided in 1897 by Texas courts, which ruled that Mexican Americans were not White. In California, they were classified as 'Caucasian' until 1930, when the state attorney general decided they should be categorized as 'Indians,' though 'not considered "the original American Indians of the US"'.”

Mexican Race And Racism In America Mexican American Latinx Chicano

Book:Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

Source: Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

“Everyone's had a tortured high school experience. You're not an anti-hero, you just suck.”

Comedy Superhero Latinx

Book:Quince

Source: Quince

“There's no way y'all have been around for thousands of years without there being one person not fitting into the 'men are this, women are that' bullshit." Julian sounded so convinced, so sure. His obsidian eyes locked onto Yadriel's. "Maybe they hid it, or ran away, or I dunno, something else, but there's no way you're the first, Yads.”

Queer Latinx Brujo

Book:Cemetery Boys

Source: Cemetery Boys

“You know who you are, I know who you are, and our Lady does, too." She said with fierce conviction. "So screw the rest of them!" Maritza grinned at him. "Remember why we're doing this.”

Queer Latinx Cemetery Boys

Book:Cemetery Boys

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“The sense of wonder and possibility – that I owed to the Argentine women who had fought for freedom before the universe conspired and the stars aligned to make me.”

Inspirational Freedom Family Feminism Latin America Argentina Latinx Own Voices Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

“The girl Diego said he loved was the strong one, the winning Camila, the one with a future she was forging for herself… If he rescued me, if I quit for him. I wouldn’t be the girl he loved. I wouldn’t be myself.”

Romance Drama Young Adult Feminist Courage To Be Oneself Latinx Own Voices Latinx Literature Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

“Did something count as a miracle if it possible only because of a lie?”

Philosophy Life Lessons Drama Young Adult Miracle Quotes Reflective Latinx Latinx Literature Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

“I was tired of running. We were all buried underneath mountains of blame, shame, guilt, and lies.”

Truth Drama Young Adult Fiction Secrets Courage To Be Oneself Latinx Own Voices Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

“I wanted what he Diego had. I needed to play on a team like that, to feel the love of the fans. I needed the chance to do something impossible and amazing. To be great.”

Sports Young Adult Fiction Courage To Be Oneself Latinx Own Voices Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

“I had forgotten how beautiful fútbol was. Without referees, lines on the ground, trophies, tournaments, or life-changing contracts, the ball was a portal to happiness.”

Philosophy Sports Team Latinx Latinx Literature Furia

Book:Furia

Source: Furia

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