Mexican Culture

This hilarious and thoughtful memoir from comedy legend Anjelah Johnson-Reyes explores questions of identity, belonging, and her two dreams as a kid: to be an actress and to be a chola. You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her...

#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...

“Memorable, unflinching, and deeply human.” — Finalist, Grace Notes Publishing Fiction Contest What does it cost to find a home? In this award-winning collection of fourteen stories, the borders are more than just lines on a map—they are the boundaries of the human soul. From the dusty streets of Sinaloa to the bustling day-labor corners of the U.S., these stories pull back the curtain on a world defined by the search for dignity, purpose, and survival. Meet the unforgettable characters caught in the crossfire: Jesus, a rookie day laborer who must decide if his "American Dream" is ...

This guide to Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers, there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural areas, where time seems to have stood still, and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most exciting cities in the world.

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history--the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America. "For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little...

This fascinating journey through Mexico’s history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the listener can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.”

Bad Mexicans tells the dramatic story of the magonistas, the migrant rebels who sparked the 1910 Mexican Revolution from the United States. Led by a brilliant but ill-tempered radical named Ricardo Flores Magon, the magonistas were a motley band of journalists, miners, migrant workers, and more, who organized thousands of Mexican workers—and American dissidents—to their cause. Determined to oust Mexico's dictator, Porfirio Diaz, the rebels had to outrun and outsmart the swarm of US authorities vested in protecting the Diaz regime.

Octavio Paz Explained: Identity, Solitude, Mexican Culture, Surrealism, Language, Time, Love, Politics, and the Search for Meaning in Modern Life is a powerful and accessible deep dive into one of the twentieth century’s most influential thinkers and Nobel Prize winning writers. Blending philosophy, cultural analysis, and poetic insight, this book explores how Paz confronted the biggest questions of human existence: Who are we? Why do we feel alone? And how can we find meaning in a fragmented modern world? Through clear and engaging chapters, you will explore Paz’s groundbreaking ideas ...

The intimate and long-awaited autobiography of a legendary Carlos Santana, tracing youth in Mexico and early days as a promising guitarist through his influential collaborations with fellow Latin stars. In 1967 in San Francisco, just a few weeks after the Summer of Love, a young Mexican...

This powerful novel from a bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning author tells the story of a young woman's journey—both emotionally and physically—as she travels north to America. Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed...

Learn Spanish naturally while exploring the wonders of Mexico! Are you an adult beginner (Level A1) looking for an enjoyable way to improve your Spanish? Forget about boring grammar tables and frustrating textbooks! Easy Spanish Short Stories for Beginners (Book 2: Mexico) is a visual and cultural adventure designed specifically to help you learn effortlessly. Follow relatable characters as they travel through the vibrant streets of Mexico City, celebrate the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, and taste authentic tacos al pastor. What you will find...

Are you ready to transform your understanding of Spanish and immerse yourself in Mexico's rich culture? "Mexican Spanish for Beginners" is more than just a language course; it's your personal guide to a vibrant linguistic journey!

"The Actual Route of the Gods" is your hilarious, irreverent, and genuinely useful guide to exploring the ancient heartland of Mexico. Inspired this book ditches the glossy platitudes and dives headfirst into the glorious, chaotic, and delicious reality of traveling through Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, and Oaxaca. Join us on a journey from the bustling streets of CDMX, where Aztec ruins peek out from beneath colonial cathedrals, to the pyramid-studded plains of Teotihuacan. We'll help you conquer the magnificent National Anthropology Museum without losing your mind, and guide ...

Unearth the epic Mesoamerican history of an Indigenous civilization that survived centuries of conquest to thrive today. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating deep-dive explores how ordinary mountain people built monumental cities across the dramatic landscapes of Oaxaca. Whether you...

Abrán González always knew he was different. Called a coyote because of his fair skin, the kid from Barelas found escape through boxing and became one of the youngest Golden Gloves champs. But the arrival of a letter from a dying woman turns his entire life into a lie. The revelation that he was adopted makes him feel like an orphan and sends him on a quest to find his birth father.

Growing up is hard. Growing up Mexican-American, stuck between two cultures, feels even harder. Art nerd friends Samantha “Sam” Rodriquez and Eddie Garza meet up at the local public library for its annual all-night marathon of writing a 24-page comic in 24 hours. Will they survive the night? Not to mention the challenges of being misfit teens with artistic ambitions? OUTSIDE THE LINES, is powerful story of friendship, family, and following your dreams on the U.S.-Mexico border.

An American writer and his wife find a new home—and a new lease on life—in the charming sixteenth-century hill town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. When Los Angeles novelist Tony Cohan and his artist wife, Masako, visited central Mexico one winter they fell under the spell of a place where...

**CDMX Urban Dictionary** is a smart, entertaining, and practical guide to the slang, sayings, street expressions, and everyday language of Mexico City. Whether you are a traveler, expat, Spanish learner, language lover, or curious reader, this book helps you understand the real words and phrases used by locals in CDMX. Mexico City has its own rhythm, humor, and vocabulary. From common expressions heard in neighborhoods, markets, public transportation, and social gatherings to modern urban slang and culturally loaded phrases, **CDMX Urban Dictionary** offers a clear and engaging ...

In South Central, falling in love isn’t just a risk—it’s a declaration of war. Seventeen-year-old Kalvin King thought he’d left his trauma behind in Oakland. But a move to Los Angeles drops him into a high school divided by invisible borders and a "fresh start" that feels more like a battlefield. At Lincoln High, the rules are simple: stay with your own, or pay the price. When Kalvin saves Brenda Ramirez during a brutal campus fight, he breaks the first rule. Brenda is studious, beautiful, and the daughter of a traditional Mexican American family—everything Kalvin is told he ...

A cozy mystery brimming with unexpected twists, turns, and a touch of ghostly magic. In the friendly and quiet town of Sweethaven, an elderly schoolteacher, Elizabeth Bordine, has faithfully served the community for decades. But when a young, ambitious teacher named Zack Tracy arrives to take her place, Miss Bordine’s peaceful retirement is disrupted. As strange events start to unfold around the historic one-room schoolhouse, tensions rise between the two educators. A curious 13-year-old boy named Diego Diaz becomes fascinated with the mysteries of the town's past, including the tales of ...