Flatiron Books
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora
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Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope
In Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction and grief, to identity and anti-Blackness, to finding love and speaking your truth. Full of both sorrow and joy, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is an essential celebration of this rich and diverse community.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781250763433
EAN:
9781250763433
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
288
Publisher:
Flatiron Books
Published Date: 2024-05-03
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What a powerful and moving collection of essays from authors and thinkers within the Latinx diaspora. Each piece offers a deeply personal perspective, capturing both pride and dismay in equal measure as they reflect on their culture, race, heritage, and lived experiences. These writers share vivid memories from childhood, insights into how their upbringing shaped their adult lives, and honest explorations of identity, mental health, societal politics, and the ongoing search for belonging.Reading this collection challenged me to better understand the lived experiences of others and deepened my awareness of what true allyship looks like, especially in today’s world. I firmly believe we become better people when we make the effort to step into someone else’s shoes and practice active listening. Everyone’s story matters, and this book is a powerful example of how those stories can be told—through heartfelt, thought-provoking essays by voices that deserve to be heard.
I am a fan of a few of the authors in this compilation and now am looking forward to reading others . Loved the discussions of intersectionality within the Latinx communities
Kind of wish there would have been a Mexican author in here somewhere. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read these stories.
I've learned much more about the joys and complexities of being Afro-Latino/a/x from this text. It certainly unearths questions we should be asking ourselves about identity.
I love Elizabeth Acevedo and her books
