Edwin de la Cruz
Edwin is a total true crime addict and enjoys listening to audiobooks on long walks with Kenzie, his Scottish Terrier.
'Velorio' Sounds the Collective Cry of Anger and Frustration from the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Xavier Navarro Aquino was one of many Puerto Ricans impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Maria and subsequent lack of aid from the US government. His debut novel captures the reality of the aftermath, and what it means to be a contemporary subject of colonialism.
In 'Olga Dies Dreaming,' A Latina Wedding Planner Is Pitted Against the Wishes of Her Absent Mother
With a heroine caught between a freedom-fighting mother and her own entrepreneurial ambitions, Xochitl Gonzalez’s debut novel asks, "Are we defined by the expectations of others?"
Andrew McCarthy Comes Clean About His Brat Pack Era
The actor, director, and author of 'Brat: An '80s Story' looks back on the decade that shaped his life and became the symbol of a generation.
Jonathan Yanez Lives for the "What If?"
Eight years after he quit his job and cashed in his 401(k), Jonathan Yanez is one of the most prolific Latinx sci-fi writers today.
'Mexican Gothic' Shines a Beautiful Light on Dark Horror
Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves both joyous and troubling themes from Mexican culture and history throughout her new horror novel, 'Mexican Gothic.'
The Unflinching Honesty in Elizabeth Acevedo's 'Clap When You Land'
National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo holds no punches in her beautifully lyrical verse novel about two sisters who find each other over the loss of a father.