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2025 FINALISTS - LATINA/O/E COMMUNITIES
See below for the list of 2025 finalists in the LATINA/O/E COMMUNITIES category, for books with a copyright date of 2024.
Chicano Frankenstein
2025 Finalist
Author: Daniel A. Olivas
Publisher: Forest Avenue Press
ISBN: 9781942436591
An unnamed paralegal, brought back to life through a controversial process, maneuvers through a near-future world that both needs and resents him. With elements of science fiction, horror, political satire and romance, Chicano Frankenstein confronts our nation's bigotries and the question of what it truly means to be human.
Cultura & Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances & Cultural Expectations
2025 Finalist
Author: Giovanna González
Publisher: Fast Company Press
ISBN: 9781639080762
Cultura & Cash uncovers the cultural and systemic barriers First Gen Americans face in their financial journey. In this book, the author explains how to create a solid financial foundation and teaches you how to slay your debt, build generational wealth, and help take care of those you love.
La Mosca Que Voló al Espacio
2025 Finalist
Author: Lauren Sanchez
Publisher: The Collective Book Studio
ISBN: 9781685557676
Flynn the Fly dreams of space and stumbles into the adventure of a lifetime. Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez’s debut introduces young readers to early STEM concepts, natural wonders, and the power of curiosity, imagination, and dreaming big. An inspiring and educational journey that encourages kids to reach for the stars.
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