Best Books by Latinx Writers to Devour This Summer

Papi ($18) by Rita Indiana surprised me so many times in each chapter," said Carolina Valencia, assistant general coordinator and event manager at Word Up. The book tells the story of a young girl who splits her childhood between Santo Domingo and visits with her father to the United States. "It makes you question if things are happening in her imagination, exaggerations, or if they're actually happening on the streets of the Dominican Republic. It's a short read but makes you pay attention to every detail."