"[Burn] is done with sensitivity and genuine noir appeal."--Publishers Weekly
"Four stars. This is a fast-paced novel with diverse characters to
match. Artemis has intricately drawn a picture of an urban landscape,
covering important issues such as public health, immigration, sexuality
and the pitfalls of being a woman in a male-oriented field. She also
focuses on the risks taken in life and how eventually one must face the
consequences."--Romantic Times
Picture Me Rollin'
“This exciting tale has many layers and is a beautiful, yet commonly tragic, tale of inner-city thug life.” —Upscale
“Esperanza serves as a symbol of urban reality, seeking her own voice while fighting for her place and respect in life. Black Artemis herself reconciles street life with the good life, capturing the language of the current hip hop generation while informing it with the values of the ancestors who brought them there.” —New York Daily News
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“Fans of Sister Souljah’s The Coldest Winter Ever
will find this debut novel just as tantalizing… Full of suspense and
twists, this is a page-turner of an urban story about friendship and
the importance of being patient and doing things the right--not
quick—way.” —Booklist
“Love. Drama. Honor. Heart. Black Artemis in her debut drop, Explicit Content delivers the goods.” —Gary Phillips, author of Bangers
“…An excellent look at hip-hop history and culture without the weight of academic draping, Explicit Content
combines multi-racial and cultural roots, witty language, an absorbing
plot and exciting characters gives this book its depth while providing
a quick read and lots of entertaining moments.” —New York Daily News
New York City’s first Chicano news anchorman teaches you the tools to succeed using a game of Mexican bingo.
Mario Bósquez—New York City's first full-time Chicano television
anchor—grew up in a cramped, three-room apartment where he and his
family often survived on bags of donated groceries and clothing. He
credits his success to hard work, determination, and his Chalupa Rules.
In the game of Chalupa, or Mexican Bingo, Bósquez found
powerful, inspirational imagery which, when combined with his family's
timeless proverbs, provided him with the tools to rise above
overwhelming poverty. Part autobiography, part instructional manual, The Chalupa Rules
offers readers of diverse cultural backgrounds a universal message that
they can survive and thrive in a society where the cards seem stacked
against them.
"The story of an entire generation growing up too quickly…impossible to put down until the dramatic and realistic conclusion."— Library Journal, starred review
"Compelling…A strong, complex story from a promising new literary voice."— Kirkus Reviews
"The Girl from Charnelle burrows not just under the reader’s skin, but into the flesh as well."— Richard Russo
"A deeply thoughtful and honest rendering of the unanswered questions of relationships and the nature of love."— Booklist
Last Call: Stories (Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Fiction)
"Cook's debut collection
is a breathtakingly haunting and magical tapestry of human emotions."--Booklist
"The stories in Last
Call are about fractured families, lovers and losers (often one and the
same), and coming of age the hard way. Cook writes with ease and
naturalness and a wonderful, sorrowful knowledge of human
foibles."—Jean Thompson, author of Who Do You Love and City Boy.
"The
stories in Last Call are so entertaining it seems almost unfair that
they also resonate powerfully long after you’ve put down the book. K.
L. Cook has whopping gifts, and this is a splendid book."—Robert
Boswell, author of Century’s Son.
"K. L. Cook starts with the
pungent inventory of country western songs but lights it all, even his
honky-tonks, fried food, downed trees, sick dogs, and rain, with a new
understanding of men and women. These are rich stories by an exciting
new voice."—Ron Carlson, author of A Kind of Flying.
The Sista Hood is about a group of friends who discover both the value of independence and the power of sisterhood. The Sista Hood is Sisters of the Traveling Pants for the hip hop generation.
Debut novelist E-Fierce grew up in a neighborhood of San Francisco that bordered a Latino community. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences, she creates a powerful novel with issues (finding one’s place, going after a dream, sexual identity) that any girl will recognize and relate to. Complete with original lyrics, The Sista Hood is a breakout novel from a strong new voice in young adult fiction.
I Love You. Now What? Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping it Isn’t
Through exploring why we fall in love, the emotional stages we experience, and examining issues that can negatively influence your relationship--including communication, trust and sex--Mabel reveals how your love can not only survive, but also thrive. Testimonials from couples who have consulted with Mabel, her exclusive recipes for great sex, and her clear and thoughtful advice will help you achieve the ultimate joy in life: long, lasting love.
The Love Diet
From the best-selling author of Sex and the Perfect Lover comes a unique book that promises to radically improve your sex life with solid, adventuresome advice
The Love Diet is composed of stimulating and easy-to-follow "love recipes" that will help you build a real and meaningful sensual connection with your partner, and that will guide you in the exploration and discovery of your deepest sexual needs and desires. With imaginative and playful visualization techniques, soul-nourishing daily meditations, and an in-depth exploration of the Kamasutra, author Mabel Iam helps lovers connect on a deeper level through creativity, love, and exquisite sexual pleasure. For more information visit http://www.mabeliam.com/.
LEADING BETWEEN TWO WORLDS by Rosario Marin
Rosario Marin was sworn in as the 41st Treasurer of the United States, making her the first naturalized citizen and the first Mexican-born person to serve in that post and the highest ranking Latina in the Bush Administration.
Leading Between Two Worlds is the story of her incredible journey. Rosario exposes her most personal secrets and impressive achievements as she divulges what she has sacrificed and what she has gained in politics. She takes us through a deeply felt betrayal, her struggle through depression, the creation of her family, her devotion to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, and her joyous return to Mexico. Rosario's story is the story of every immigrant who -- in the face of unbelievable adversity -- seeks to make it in the United States. Her journey is one of tragedy and triumph, one from which readers will draw inspiration.
SOFIA QUINTERO
Divas Don't Yield
"[A] sassily smart novel about four New York Latinas on a cross-country road trip...lively and hip...readers will be reluctant to interrupt the flow of this thoroughly enjoyable romp."--Booklist
“Get this book! The world of Chica Lit has a brand-new superstar, and her name is Sofía Quintero.”–Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, author of The Dirty Girls Social Club
“A raw, unflinching, and unforgettable novel about friendship, in all its incarnations. You won’t want this trip to end.”–Lynda Sandoval, award-winning author of Unsettling/Desperada
“Certain to be one of your favorite books of the year! Sofía Quintero and her cast of divas touch your heart and make you appreciate the comrades in your life.”–Mary Castillo, author of Hot Tamara
“Sofía Quintero takes us on a virtuoso roller coaster as Divas’ true-to-life characters dodge reality, confront one other, and ultimately prove themselves true friends.”–Berta Platas Fuller, author of Pasion en Miami
BLACK ARTEMIS
Picture Me Rollin'
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MARIO BOSQUEZ
K.L. COOK
Last Call: Stories (Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Fiction) 
E-FIERCE
MABEL IAM
The Love Diet
LEADING BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
SOFIA QUINTERO