15 Books by Afro-Latinx Writers You Won't Want to Put Down

"Queen of Urban Prophecy" ($16) by Aya de León is just as entertaining as it is impactful. It's about a young musician who rockets to fame before realizing her responsibility goes far beyond her music or even her fans. As someone with sudden influence in her industry, she begins to understand the importance of speaking out against some of the things running rampant in the business, like misogyny, racial and gender inequality, and capitalism.