Mexican Families

¡Hola Papi! columnist John Paul Brammer’s Authentically Mexican is the hilarious and heartfelt story of his Mexican American family in diaspora, exploring his heritage and identity through six meaningful meals.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “stunning” (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. “Alive and crackling—a gritty tale wrapped in a...

Mexican Food at Your Fingertips. Get your copy of the best and most unique Mexican recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Mexican. Mexican Food Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Mexican recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Essence Of Mexican Cuisine Influence Of Tradition, And ...

Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren’t just family but best friends—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari’s parents divorce, forcing her to move away. With Mari gone, the girls’ tight-knit bond unravels.

Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he's not "built", his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce that any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five-mile-an-hour fastball, but the boy's not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound, he loses it. Ball ends up so far out of the strike zone it's laughable. But at his private school, they don't expect much else from him. Danny's brown. Half-Mexican brown....

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK “A searing account of grief and the quest to bring her sister’s murderer to justice years after the fact” (The Boston Globe), from “one of Mexico’s greatest living writers” (Jonathan Lethem)...

A 2025 Latino Book Award Winner, Bronze Medal for Best Autobiography — English “A shocking and moving read. A brutally honest account of the impact of family separation at the US border.”—Kirkus Reviews The first-ever memoir of a child’s experience in detention on the US/Mexico border...

In this "raucous, moving, and necessary" story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist (San Francisco Chronicle), the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. "All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer...

Prieta is a term of endearment. When I tell people who don’t speak Spanish what prieta means—dark or the dark one—their eyes pop open and a small gasp escapes. I see the offense they feel for me sprinkled on their faces like the freckles I will never have. How do I tell them that when I heard Ita say Prieta, I felt the caress of her strong hands on the top of my head as she braided my hair?

A quietly powerful tale of music, memory, and the spaces between what is said and what is lost. In a country reshaped by conflict, one man returns to find the world he left behind both familiar and forever changed. As melodies echo through café windows and unspoken truths linger in the air, lives intertwine in moments both tender and profound. Set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century America, Hushed Tones is a richly textured story about the rhythms of love and silence, resilience and regret. With lyrical prose and a deep emotional current, it invites readers into a world where ...

When it comes to parenting, more isn't always better-but it is always more tiring In Japan, a boy sleeps in his parents' bed until age ten, but still shows independence in all other areas of his life. In rural India, toilet training begins one month after infants are born and is accomplished...

Award-winning author Reyna Grande shares her personal experience of crossing borders and cultures in this middle grade adaptation of her memoir, The Distance Between Us—“an important account of the many ways immigration impacts children” (Booklist, starred review). When her parents make...

Are you looking for a complete and fun journey to quench child’s curiosity about the mysterious Axolotl realm? “Axolotl Care Made Easy" is the perfect guide to embark on an educational and enjoyable adventure into the world of one of nature's most intriguing creatures. This book provides simple and clear instructions, transforming the learning process into an entertaining journey. Here's a preview of what you'll uncover in this book: Unveiling the Axolotl Enigma: Uncover the axolotl's astounding regenerative capabilities, unique traits, and vibrant colors. Get ready to be amazed by this...

“Intrigue and the American Civil War and Mexican Civil War are put center state. If you like historical fiction, I recommend this book,” –Daryl J., Goodreads “An excellently written historical fiction thriller, full of intrigue, deceit, and action. The story is full of characters that you’ll love and love to hate. Rodger Carlyle is an amazing storyteller and I highly recommend this book for any fan of historical fiction.” –Mark Elliot, Goodreads Chad Gritt, the lanky, blue eyed, former Civil War naval officer once thought of himself as a hero, that is until a rescue mission ...

In A Father’s Wrath, the Hansons have emerged victorious. The courtroom battles are behind them, the cartel lies crushed, and Hoot and Hanna Hanson have secured not only a legal win but a future for their family and their empire. Hanson Oil, a symbol of resilience, now stands as a powerful fortress in a landscape riddled with danger and betrayal. But triumph comes at a cost. As the dust settles, Hoot senses the calm is fleeting. The oil rigs continue their steady rhythm, yet his instincts tell him that new threats are lurking. The scars of the past battles are etched into his soul, ...

One year after losing her husband, Catalina Ruiz, once an ex-pat with a rebellious past, is back in Mexico City, opening her dream art gallery. It's a bold leap of faith, a desperate grab for a second chance at purpose amidst her lingering grief. But just as she clings to the hope of a fresh start, her world is upended by two unexpected arrivals: the spectral presence of her late husband in her gallery, and a chance encounter with a captivating, infuriating stranger on the street. That stranger, Sebastian Espinoza, is more than just impossibly handsome. He’s the owner of the rival gallery...

A gripping tale of adventure and searing reality, Lucky Boy gives voice to two mothers bound together by their love for one lucky boy. “Sekaran has written a page-turner that’s touching and all too real.”—People “A fiercely compassionate story about the bonds and the bounds of...

"An insultingly good debut" following a queer Chicano’s cannon-shot into adulthood amidst familial turmoil and the suffocating violence of Stockton, California in the early 2000s (Ruth Madievsky). Cría cuervos y te sacaran los ojos: Raise crows and they’ll take out your eyes. Since the age...

This hard-hitting, beautiful short story collection from one of America's preeminent literary voices “reflect[s] both sides of his Mexican-American heritage while stretching the reader's understanding of human boundaries” (Kirkus). Examining the borders between one nation and another...