With 2020 half way through the year already (I KNOW I CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER) ,
It’s important that we look at our bullet lists and try some new things or maybe some old things that we have not had the chance to do in a while.
If reading more is on your bucket list, then here are 5 female Dominican authors you should check out in 2020 to get you started.
Julia Alvarez has both adult and young adult novels. Some of my favorite Julia Alvarez Books.
- In the Time of the Butterflies. (Includes Dominican Republic History)
- How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents
Many of Angie Cruz’s books touch on topics of the Dominican immigrant experience. They are thought provoking, strong, and real.
- Soledad
- Dominicana
Here are some Elizabeth’s Acevedo’s books. Her books reflect the Dominican in New York City experience and touch on relatable topics of race, identity, and following your dreams.
- Clap When You Land
- The Poet X
- With the Fire on High
4.Raquel Cepeda –
I love that Raquel Cepeda has the collection of interconnected essays as an option for one of her books. Its build for those days where you want to read a short story but you still have the experience of following a longer text. It has the same experience as watching a show, where every episode can stand alone but would not make sense without another.
- Bird of Paradise : How I Became Latina
- East of Broadway (A Collection of Interconnected Essays)
5.Naima Coster –
Naima Coster is a relatable young Dominican author. In her novel, “Halsey Street” Naima details the experience of dealing with gentrification in New York City, which is a reality for many people in the City. Many people are being forced out of their homes and businesses, and that has left many people homeless, without a job, and lost with nowhere to turn. This is the depiction of the Dominican experience in the 21st Century.
- Halsey Street
These books are sure to add some flavor and change to your reading lists.
Happy Reading !
Abundance of Jules 