Finding Latinx

In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity

De: Paola Ramos

Narrado por: Paola Ramos

Latinos across the United States are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and awakening politically in powerful and surprising ways. Many—Afrolatino, indigenous, Muslim, queer and undocumented, living in large cities and small towns—are voices who have been chronically overlooked in how the diverse population of almost sixty million Latinos in the U.S. has been represented. No longer.

In this empowering cross-country travelogue, journalist and activist Paola Ramos embarks on a journey to find the communities of people defining the controversial term, “Latinx.” She introduces us to the indigenous Oaxacans who rebuilt the main street in a post-industrial town in upstate New York, the “Las Poderosas” who fight for reproductive rights in Texas, the musicians in Milwaukee whose beats reassure others of their belonging, as well as drag queens, environmental activists, farmworkers, and the migrants detained at our border. Drawing on intensive field research as well as her own personal story, Ramos chronicles how “Latinx” has given rise to a sense of collectivity and solidarity among Latinos unseen in this country for decades.

A vital and inspiring work of reportage, Finding Latinx calls on all of us to expand our understanding of what it means to be Latino and what it means to be American. The first step towards change, writes Ramos, is for us to recognize who we are.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A journey towards the long-overdue representation of Latinx people through the term "Latinx," inspiring a collective sense of identity and solidarity."
—Marie Claire

"Paola Ramos explores Latinx identity and makes a case for why it is important that we as a community find a term that evolves with us as a community. She believes and demonstrates in her book how the term 'Latinx' might be the best term that captures our wide spectrum of stories and histories."
—Popsugar

"Crucial. . . . A long-overdue examination of identity and belonging while living as Latinx in the US. From farm workers to drag queens, from Oaxacan to Muslim, the people Ramos highlights illustrate the complexity, diversity and beauty of Latin@s from coast to coast."
—Ms. Magazine

"Paola Ramos is the voice for the millennial and younger Latinx generation, and Finding Latinx proves just that. . . . Ramos writes with candor and empathy. . . . In these stories, we celebrate the depth and bounty of our culture, language, and history. This is the book I've needed my whole life."
—Michelle Molanzo, Buzzfeed, Great Books to Read this Fall

"Ramos chronicles how “Latinx” has given rise to a sense of collectivity and solidarity among Latinos unseen in this country for decades, asking the reader to expand their understanding of what it means to be Latino and what it means to be American."
—Fortune, 5 New Books to Read in October

“Ramos compels us to reconsider our understanding of what it means to belong. . . . Finding Latinx guides readers into a deeper understanding of who we are at our core and on the margins, nuanced identities that compose the great American mosaic.”
—Stacey Abrams

“Paola Ramos knows how to listen, how to put herself in someone else’s shoes, and how to be an ally. With this book, she affirms the power of our diversity and identity, helping us understand that ‘Latinx’ is a label we can all fit into.”
—Ilia Calderón, co-anchor of Univision News

“The story of the dynamism, beauty and power of a community that is transforming what it means to be American.”
—Ai-jen Poo, co-founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

"In her debut book, [Ramos] gives voice to a rapidly growing American demographic.... her passion is evident."
—Kirkus Reviews

Great Book

I’d highly recommend to the Latinx and non-Latinx communities. I grew up in Miami and have traveled within the US and internationally and this book still managed to give me a whole new perspective. I found the book educational, informational and inspirational. If you’re curious about what and who is Latinx, check out these stories.

Great book but bad production

This is the clunkiest audiobook production I’ve heard. I loved the book so I stuck with it, but wish I’d just read it to be honest.

Amazing book!

Paula Ramos is our generation’s Jorge Ramos! What an incredible book about the modern definition of Latinx!

We are all HUMANS.

Well done Paola Ramos. I am not Latin. I am blackity black black and I am an American. I enjoyed reading this as I found so many of of the struggles in this book transcend the social construct of race. They are human problems. As a black person living in America I could identify with a lot of the stories being told and the struggles with the differing skin shades. The book is a 10/10. Just read it with an open mind and you’ll be left feeling empowered in the skin you are in. I hope this book gets around so that everyone can be a little more thoughtful about those around them. I have so much to say but a really huge THANK YOU TO PAOLA RAMOS.

Finally noticing Latinos across America!

Well articulated Audio book. Extension of Latinos points of view across the U.S was fantastic! Felt the emotion from every persons story. Thank you for this. I now know people like me are out there.

Eye opening

Had many perspectives I have never stopped to consider and had an amazing narrator. The entire audio was interesting and captivating

I love her voice and story telling

This was fantastic great work I can’t wait for the podcast with her dad Paola voice is great

Amazing!

Truly a timely book. It was so well researched and read. I couldn’t put it down.

Amazing!

This book is very eye opening. Paola! Your book is great. Thank you for all of your important work. I am thankful for you.

I enjoyed it

Pretty easy to hear and understand. Gave me lots of perspective on the Latinx experience around the country and definitely learned a lot.