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

A book of short stories by Lorraine Avila, "Malcriada & Other Stories" ($20) is an illustration of life itself. The stories span countries and generations and dig deep into the formative experiences of a variety of characters, from a 12-year-old immigrant to a cacao farmer. It's a raw and absolutely beautiful look at what it is to be human and how our individual experiences shape our perspectives and actions.