Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women [Hardcover]

“Full of heart and wisdom,Daughters of Latin Americasheds a brilliant light on Latine and Caribbean women writers across time, space, languages, and genres.”—World Literature Today

Spanning time, styles, and traditions, a dazzling literary anthology of essential works from 140 Latine writers, scholars, and activists from across the world—from warrior poet Audre Lorde to novelist Edwidge Danticat and performer and author Elizabeth Acevedo and artist/poet Cecilia Vicuña—gathered in one magnificent volume.

Daughters of Latin Americacollects the intergenerational literary voices of Latine women across time and space, capturing the power, strength, and creativity of these visionary writers in a landmark work of feminist literature—including 24 Indigenous voices. Several authors featured are translated into English for the first time. Grammy, National Book Award, Cervantes, and Pulitzer Prize winners as well as a Nobel Laureate and the next generation of literary voices are among the stars of this essential collection, women whose work inspires and transforms us.

An eclectic and inclusive time capsule of world literature spanning centuries, genres, and geographical and linguistic diversity,Daughters of Latin Americais divided into 13 sections representing the 13 holy moons, each cycle honoring a different theme. Within its pages are poems from U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón; lyric essays fromNew York Timesbestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo, Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Guggenheim Fellow Maryse Condé; rousing speeches from U.S. Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, and Lencan Indigenous land and water protector Berta Caceres; and a transcendent Mazatec chant from shaman and poet María Sabina testifying to the power of language as a cure, which opens the book.

More than a collection of writings, this groundls