Hispanic Heritage Month

An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz presents an intersectional history of the shared struggles for civil rights between African American and Latinx communities over more than two centuries. Winner of the 2018 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, this politically charged narrative emphasizes the crucial role of the "Global South" in shaping the United States, challenging traditional notions of progress like "manifest destiny" and "Jacksonian democracy."

Ortiz centers the voices of African Americans, Latinx, and Indigenous peoples to tell a story of working-class resistance against imperialism. He explores how Black and Latinx civil rights movements have intersected, linking racial segregation in the Southwest with Mexican labor organizing and moments of solidarity, such as the historic May 1, 2006, "Day Without Immigrants." Ortiz highlights how African American and Latinx activists, abolitionists, and revolutionaries united across borders to challenge capitalism, racism, and inequality.

Drawing on rich narratives and primary sources, Ortiz underscores the importance of solidarity between U.S. and Latin American movements, contrasting this history with today's "America First" rhetoric. This bottom-up history offers a transformative perspective on U.S. history, revealing how the interconnected struggles of African American and Latinx communities provide a powerful blueprint for continued advocacy for universal civil rights.

In this revised edition of a classic political and social history, Mexicans and other Latinos explores the significant role that Mexicans and Latinos, who now comprise 50% of Los Angeles' population, play in shaping the city's cultural and political landscape. Written by a leading scholar of the Latino experience, the book situates this immigrant community against the backdrop of rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S.

Originally published in 1996, the updated edition includes new analysis of the tenure of Los Angeles' first Mexican American mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, and the challenges Chicanos face in a city marked by growing inequality and gentrification. The book offers a critical lens on the evolving political dynamics in Los Angeles, providing valuable insights into the pressures confronting Latino communities as they navigate issues of representation, displacement, and social justice in an increasingly divided urban environment.

Named one of August's best new books by CNN, featured on Cosmo's list of 12 books you'll be desperate to read this summer, and one of Autostraddle's 60 queer & feminist books coming your way this summer, AOC is a 2020 title to watch by Library Journal and listed on Marie Claire's political books to read. With a preface by Keegan-Michael Key, this book brings together seventeen writers to explore the multiple meanings of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a young Latina politician who has already made history.

After defeating a ten-term incumbent in the New York 14th District primary, Ocasio-Cortez rapidly rose to national prominence. At just 30 years old, she became the youngest Congresswoman ever elected, representing millennials in many groundbreaking ways: proudly working class, a Democratic Socialist of Puerto Rican descent, social media master, Bronx-born, feminist—and a great dancer.

The AOC collection investigates her symbolic and personal significance, covering topics like her use of imperfect bilingualism, the reasons men are threatened by her power, and her connection to the long history of Puerto Rican activism.

The compelling history of how Latino immigrants revitalized the nation's cities after decades of disinvestment and white flight Thirty years ago, most people were ready to give up on American cities. We are commonly told that it was a "creative class" of young professionals who revived a moribund urban America in the 1990s and 2000s. But this stunning reversal owes much more to another, far less visible group: Latino and Latina newcomers. Award-winning historian A. K. Sandoval-Strausz reveals this history by focusing on two barrios: Chicago's Little Village and Dallas's Oak Cliff. These neighborhoods lost residents and jobs for decades before Latin American immigration turned them around beginning in the 1970s. As Sandoval-Strausz shows, Latinos made cities dynamic, stable, and safe by purchasing homes, opening businesses, and reviving street life. Barrio America uses vivid oral histories and detailed statistics to show how the great Latino migrations transformed America for the better.

In Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina, Raquel Cepeda embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery and reconciliation with her identity using ancestral DNA testing to uncover her genealogical roots. Born to Dominican parents in Harlem, Cepeda’s childhood was marked by upheaval, beginning with an idyllic period living with her grandparents in the Paraíso district of Santo Domingo, a place that represented home and belonging. However, her return to the U.S. led to a series of challenges, including navigating her mother’s abusive relationship and later moving in with her strict father and European stepmother in New York City.

Cepeda’s story is intertwined with the 1980s hip-hop culture of uptown Manhattan, which became a vital influence in shaping her sense of self and connection to her Dominican heritage, despite her father’s discouragement. As she grew into a successful journalist and documentary filmmaker, Cepeda sought answers about her ancestry through DNA testing, leading her on a global journey that uncovered the many races and ethnicities that contributed to her Latina identity.

With vibrant, lyrical prose and brutal honesty, Cepeda delves into questions of race, identity, and what it means to be Latina through the lens of her personal experiences. Her journey, marked by family conflict, cultural exploration, and eventually peace with her father, serves as a broader reflection on the complexities of Latinx identity and the role of ancestry in shaping who we are.

Campus Counterspaces by Micere Keels provides an in-depth look at how racial-ethnic identity shapes the college transition experiences of Black and Latinx students. In response to skepticism about campus microaggressions, Keels tracks over 500 Black and Latinx students who enrolled at historically white colleges and universities in 2013. Her findings reveal that these students were not seeking protection from challenging ideas; instead, they were eager for intellectual growth and new experiences.

Keels argues that what these students truly desired were counterspaces—safe, supportive environments where they could engage in deeper discussions about racism, challenge stereotypes, and develop new, empowering narratives of their identities. These counterspaces allowed them to validate their experiences and foster radical personal and intellectual growth.

Chicanx Utopias by Luis Alvarez, a 2023 Honorable Mention for Best History Book at the International Latino Book Awards, examines Chicanx popular culture from the 1950s to the 2000s and the utopian visions it expressed. In the face of neoliberalism, globalization, and movements for civil rights, Chicanxs used film, music, television, and art to challenge oppressive political and economic systems, imagining new worlds and forging connections across diverse communities. Alvarez explores works such as Salt of the Earth, brown-eyed soul music, sitcoms, poster art, and borderlands reggae, revealing how Chicanx pop culture shaped interracial and transnational identities, engaged social movements, and offered both hopeful and critical utopian dreams. Grounded in the theories of Walter Benjamin, Stuart Hall, and the Zapatista movement, the book highlights how these cultural expressions helped Chicanxs understand and improve their world.

Because of our shared English language, as well as the celebrated origin tales of the Mayflower and the rebellion of the British colonies, the United States has prized its Anglo heritage above all others. However, as Carrie Gibson explains with great depth and clarity in El Norte, the nation has much older Spanish roots--ones that have long been unacknowledged or marginalized. The Hispanic past of the United States predates the arrival of the Pilgrims by a century, and has been every bit as important in shaping the nation as it exists today. El Norte chronicles the sweeping and dramatic history of Hispanic North America from the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century to the present--from Ponce de Leon's initial landing in Florida in 1513 to Spanish control of the vast Louisiana territory in 1762 to the Mexican-American War in 1846 and up to the more recent tragedy of post-hurricane Puerto Rico and the ongoing border acrimony with Mexico. Interwoven in this stirring narrative of events and people are cultural issues that have been there from the start but which are unresolved to this day: language, belonging, community, race, and nationality. Seeing them play out over centuries provides vital perspective at a time when it is urgently needed. In 1883, Walt Whitman meditated on his country's Spanish past: "We Americans have yet to really learn our own antecedents, and sort them, to unify them," predicting that "to that composite American identity of the future, Spanish character will supply some of the most needed parts." That future is here, and El Norte, a stirring and eventful history in its own right, will make a powerful impact on our national understanding.

Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies by Seth Holmes, now with a new preface and epilogue co-written with Jorge Ramirez-Lopez, offers a powerful and intimate look into the lives, suffering, and resistance of Mexican migrants in the U.S. food system. Holmes, an anthropologist and physician, immerses himself in the lives of Indigenous Mexican migrant workers by crossing the border with them, living in labor camps, and working alongside them in the fields. His "embodied anthropology" reveals how market forces, anti-immigrant sentiment, and racism impact the health and well-being of these workers, and how these social inequities are normalized in society and health care.

The updated edition includes an epilogue that revisits the book's protagonists, highlighting their involvement in movements for Indigenous immigrant rights, farmworker rights, and health rights over the past decade. The book deepens the understanding of how structural inequalities shape the lives and experiences of marginalized communities.

Front of the House, Back of the House by Eli Revelle Yano Wilson explores the deep racial, class, and gender inequalities that exist within the upscale restaurant industry in Los Angeles. Honorable Mention for the Mirra Komarovsky Book Award and named a 2021 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine, the book examines how two distinct worlds of work are maintained: white, college-educated servers occupy the front of the house, while Latino immigrants labor in the back of the house, largely out of customer view.

Through research at three high-end restaurants, Wilson reveals how discriminatory hiring and supervisory practices perpetuate these divides, granting whites access to more desirable public-facing roles. The book also shows how workers from different backgrounds navigate these inequalities, shaping their identities and relationships within the same workplace. Front of the House, Back of the House provides a revealing look behind the scenes of the restaurant industry, shedding light on the enduring separations between white and Latino workers.

Gringo Injustice examines the long and violent history of anti-Latina/o violence in the United States, emphasizing the fraught relationship between the Latina/o community and the U.S. legal and judicial system. Triggered by events like the El Paso mass shooting, where 22 people were killed by a gunman targeting Mexicans, the book delves into issues such as police brutality, racial profiling, hate crimes, lynching, gang violence, and the hyper-criminalization of Latina/o youth.

Contributors include former law enforcement officers, ex-gang members, attorneys, and community activists who provide insider perspectives on these critical issues. The essays highlight the disproportionate imprisonment of Latinas/os and the unauthorized use of deadly force by police, initiating a necessary dialogue on the complex and often overlooked challenges facing the Latina/o community.

Her Body, Our Laws by Michelle Oberman offers a nuanced exploration of the legal and practical realities of abortion laws, drawing on her research in El Salvador, where abortion is banned without exception, and the United States, where the legality of abortion is hotly contested. In El Salvador, Oberman reveals the complex and troubling consequences of criminalizing abortion, including a thriving black market for abortion drugs, legal collaboration between doctors and lawyers to prosecute suspected cases, mistaken diagnoses, selective enforcement, and wrongful convictions.

Oberman then shifts her focus to the U.S., beginning with Oklahoma, a staunchly pro-life state, where abortion battles are primarily fought in legislatures and courtrooms. She demonstrates how laws restricting abortion serve more as symbols of moral opposition than as practical solutions. Through stories from crisis pregnancy centers and abortion clinics, Oberman shows how existing laws already influence women's choices in response to unplanned pregnancies.

The Hispanic Republican by Geraldo Cadava provides a comprehensive history of the rise of Hispanic American Republican voters over the past 50 years and their surprising influence on U.S. politics. While Latino voters are often assumed to overwhelmingly support Democrats, Cadava shows that the relationship between Hispanics and the Republican Party is more complex. Since the 1960s, Republicans have actively courted Hispanic voters, especially Cuban émigrés during the Cold War and Central Americans during periods of conflict like the Iran-Contra affair.

Cadava explores the cultural and political dynamics that have drawn many Latinos to the Republican Party, despite the party’s associations with strict immigration and racial policies. This history highlights the ideological diversity within the Hispanic community, balancing between liberal and conservative values. Updated with insights from the 2020 election, The Hispanic Republican reveals the importance of understanding this growing demographic and its potential to shape future elections.

Honduras in Dangerous Times: Resistance and Resilience explores how the people of Honduras use cultural resources to resist and to change the conditions of their society, to critique those conditions, and to create the pieces of a better future in the midst of a dangerous present. The book explores ideas and practices which support systems of dominance and submission in Honduras and the ways in which people have slowly developed a broad culture of resistance and resilience. This culture includes struggling for land and environmental preservation against extractive industries, promoting natural local food and sustainable technology to replace foreign agribusiness, bringing a corrupt legal and political system to account by invoking concepts of human rights and laws routinely ignored, bending institutional religion to issues of social justice, and expressing protest and visions of a better society through popular culture. The book highlights the special contribution of the country's indigenous peoples in resistance; it also discusses the powerful role of the United States in shaping Honduran economic, political, and military life, and what people-to-people solidarity with Hondurans means for citizens of the United States. The book concludes by presenting Honduran popular resistance in a context of late neoliberalism in Honduras and in relation to other Latin American social movements. Honduras in Dangerous Times shows that Hondurans resist in the face of violence and oppression not only because they are resilient, but also that they are resilient because they resist. Resistance keeps hope alive and change possible.

Although Latinos are now the largest non-majority group in the United States, existing research on white attitudes toward Latinos has focused almost exclusively on attitudes toward immigration. This book changes that. It argues that such accounts fundamentally underestimate the political power of whites' animus toward Latinos and thus miss how conflict extends well beyond immigration to issues such as voting rights, criminal punishment, policing, and which candidates to support. Providing historical and cultural context and drawing on rich survey and experimental evidence, the authors show that Latino racism-ethnicism is a coherent belief system about Latinos that is conceptually and empirically distinct from other forms of out-group hostility, and from partisanship and ideology. Moreover, animus toward Latinos has become a powerful force in contemporary American politics, shaping white public opinion in elections and across a number of important issue areas - and resulting in policies that harm Latinos disproportionately.

Kids at Work by Emir Estrada explores the role of Latinx children in Los Angeles' informal street food economy, highlighting their vital contributions to family businesses run by undocumented parents. Winner of the 2020 Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award from the American Sociological Association and the Early-Career Book Award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, this book is the first ethnography to focus on the participation of Latinx children in street vending.

Through extensive interviews and three years of fieldwork shadowing families, Estrada sheds light on the challenges these children face, such as balancing labor with their education, and how their involvement strengthens family bonds, fosters empathy, and instills a strong work ethic. The book provides an intimate portrait of Latinx children and families, revealing both the difficulties and the solidarity that comes from working together to make a living in the United States.

In A Kiss across the Ocean, Richard T. Rodríguez explores the unique connection between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Blending memoir and cultural criticism, Rodríguez highlights the influence of iconic bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys on Latinx fans. He reflects on how these bands' performances of "difference" resonated with Latinx youth, and how Latinx culture, in turn, influenced the music, with examples like Siouxsie Sioux drawing inspiration from Latinx practices and Soft Cell's Marc Almond engaging with queer Latinidad.

Rodríguez also examines the transatlantic fan networks that connect these musicians with their Latinx listeners, revealing how the music of the 1980s continues to impact younger generations. He emphasizes how the sounds and styles of post-punk not only shaped cultural identity but also created powerful, intimate connections between British and Latinx communities.

In a marvelous new anthology from the editors ofLas Christmas, some of our most admired Latino authors share memories of their mothers.Las Mamisbrings to life fourteen remarkable women in sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious stories about the ups and downs of families from Kansas to Colombia and Boston to Mexico City. Junot Díaz remembers how his Dominican mother quietly helped him find his way back when his life hit a dead end. Alba Ambert mourns the Puerto Rican mother she lost as an infant. Francisco Goldman writes a paean to his Guatemalan Mamita's beauty and determination. Gioconda Belli discovers that her glamorous, all-powerful Nicaraguan mother is only a woman, after all. The women lovingly portrayed inLas Mamisrepresent a cross section of Latino life and culture. They come from rich families in the big cities of Latin America, from rural immigrant families in the United States, and from the worlds in between. But they all share extraordinary strength and courage. Often pressed by conflicting cultural expectations, circumstances, and religions, they have nevertheless managed to leave enduring legacies for their children. Now, in these vivid, touching, often humorous reminiscences -- infused with a distinctivesabor latino--Las Mamiscelebrates the special bond between mothers and their children.

Latinx Experiences, edited by Maria Joaquina Villaseñor and Hortencia Jiménez, is a comprehensive reader that introduces students to the multifaceted and diverse experiences of Latinx individuals in the United States. Designed as an entry point for those new to the interdisciplinary study of Latinx studies, the book includes contributed essays from Latina(o) and Chicana(o) scholars, covering a wide array of topics central to understanding Latinx life in America.

Magical Urbanism by Mike Davis examines the dramatic demographic and cultural transformation occurring as Latinos reshape the U.S. urban landscape. Winner of the 2001 Carey McWilliams Award, the book addresses provocative questions surrounding the increasing influence of Latinos in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, and New York, where they have begun to outnumber non-Hispanic whites and Blacks. Davis explores the idea that this Latinization represents a revolution with major implications for American society, culture, and politics.

Making the Revolution challenges the common perception of the 20th-century Latin American left as a movement dominated by privileged urban youth whose revolutionary dreams were undermined by elitism, racism, sexism, and sectarianism. Instead, this book demonstrates that the Latin American left was far more diverse and inclusive. Many leftists not only fought against capitalism and imperialism but also addressed issues of racism, patriarchy, and authoritarianism within their own movements.

The book features ten historical case studies from different Latin American countries, spanning from the 1920s Bolivian indigenous communities to the revolutionary women of El Salvador’s guerrilla movements in the 1980s. These studies highlight how marginalized populations significantly shaped leftist ideology and practices across the region. By drawing on leading scholars' research, Making the Revolution provides a necessary corrective to the dominant narratives and offers valuable insights into the complexities of Latin American history, politics, and sociology.

Native Meso-American Spirituality, edited by Miguel León-Portilla, offers a profound collection of ancient spiritual texts from the indigenous peoples of Central America, including the Aztec, Yucatec, and Quiché-Maya traditions. This volume, part of The Classics of Western Spirituality series, is a meticulously translated anthology of myths, hymns, poems, doctrines, and sacred stories from the period of 950-1521 A.D. The texts, primarily authored by anonymous sages, priests, and nobles, were written in languages such as Nahuatl, Yucatec, and Quiché-Maya.

In his introduction, León-Portilla emphasizes that these Native American classics of spirituality should not be viewed as foreign to Western spiritual traditions. Instead, they offer a bridge of understanding between these cultures, revealing a realm of wisdom that transcends time and place. The foreword by Fernando Horcasitas invites readers to appreciate the beauty and depth of these lines, encouraging them to move beyond stereotypes and find solace in the verses, which express universal human experiences of the sacred.

The volume brings to light the rich spiritual legacy of Meso-American peoples, offering modern readers access to their profound philosophical and theological ideas. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the spiritual dimensions of pre-Columbian civilizations.

Our Migrant Souls by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Héctor Tobar explores the complexities of Latino identity in the United States. Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and listed as one of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2023, this book is a deeply personal and definitive account of what it means to be Latino in modern America. Addressed to young Latinos, Tobar delves into the historical, social, and cultural forces that shape Latino identity, highlighting the impacts of colonialism, immigration, public policy, and media.

Tobar, drawing from his own experiences as a journalist, novelist, and the son of Guatemalan immigrants, also reflects on the journey of Latino people navigating a racial category that is often fluid and loosely defined, yet rapidly growing. The book gives voice to the frustrations and aspirations of young Latinos who have seen their identity distorted by harmful stereotypes, while also offering a hopeful exploration of Latinidad's true, living essence in the 21st century.

The Popol Vuh, known as the "Book of the People" of the Quiché Maya, is the most significant surviving document of the ancient Maya civilization, comparable in importance to the Christian Bible. This English version is the first complete translation of the text, which recounts the mythology, traditions, cosmogony, and history of the Quiché Maya, the most powerful nation in pre-Conquest Guatemala. Originally transcribed in the Quiché language using Latin characters in the mid-16th century, the Popol Vuh was later copied in the 17th century by Father Francisco Ximénez, a parish priest in Guatemala.

The Popol Vuh is regarded as one of the five surviving treasures of the Maya's great literary tradition, and it provides a detailed chronology of Quiché Maya kings up until 1550. The document includes narratives about creation myths, the adventures of gods and heroes, and the history of the Quiché people, written in a simple yet literary style. Adrian Recinos' translation, with his thorough introduction and detailed footnotes identifying people and places, makes the Popol Vuh accessible and enriches the reader's understanding of this foundational text in Mesoamerican history.

Unauthorized: Portraits of Latino Immigrants provides readers with an in-depth look at the lives of undocumented Latino immigrants in the United States, addressing common misconceptions and exploring the realities of their experiences. The book covers key topics such as education, healthcare, employment, and deportation, dispelling myths and humanizing the people often portrayed in headlines. It draws on both existing and original research to offer a factual and accessible overview of these issues.

Amid ongoing debates over immigration reform, executive actions, and the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric, this book provides crucial insights into the lives of those labeled "illegal" and highlights the broader social, political, and humanitarian aspects of immigration. Through real-life case studies, Unauthorized brings these themes to life, offering a clear, fact-based perspective on the challenges and contributions of undocumented Latino immigrants.

Wise Latinas is a collection of personal essays that explores the diverse experiences of Latinas in higher education, addressing the cultural tensions and challenges they face. The book responds to the reality that Latinas are often underrepresented in college, where they encounter a clash between the values of their traditional homes and the broader American culture.

Featuring well-known writers like Sandra Cisneros, Norma Cantú, and Julia Alvarez, the essays highlight how college can be a transformative yet complex time for Latinas. In her essay "Only Daughter," Cisneros reflects on how her father viewed her education as wasted without a husband, illustrating the cultural expectations many Latinas contend with. The book offers a platform for Latina writers to share their stories of risk-taking, embracing change, and navigating two cultures, while maintaining or discovering their roots. Wise Latinas shows that there is no singular Latina college experience but rather a rich diversity of journeys shaped by challenges and opportunities.

In ¡Hola Papi!, LGBTQ advice columnist John Paul Brammer delivers a memoir-in-essays that chronicles his journey from a queer, mixed-race kid in America's heartland to becoming a voice of wisdom and humor for queer youth through his popular advice column. Nicknamed the "Chicano Carrie Bradshaw," Brammer reflects on his own struggles and life experiences, from being called "Papi" on Grindr to navigating his identity as a biracial, closeted young man growing up in rural Oklahoma.

Through a mix of humor and heartfelt introspection, Brammer offers insights into life's tough questions: how to let go of the past, how to become the person you want to be, and whether there’s such a thing as being "too gay." The book touches on universal themes of self-acceptance, identity, and belonging, offering readers—whether gay, straight, or somewhere in between—honest advice, tender wisdom, and plenty of laughs. ¡Hola Papi! is celebrated as a "warm, witty" collection of life lessons for anyone trying to figure out their place in the world.

Day of the Dead in the USA explores the evolving tradition of Día de los Muertos as it has gained popularity in the United States since the 1970s, driven by Latinx activists and artists. Honoring relatives through altars, gravesite visits, and festive meals has been a long-standing tradition in Latin America, and its expansion into the U.S. has introduced new forms of celebration, including performance art, Aztec dance, and art exhibits.

This revised edition examines how public ritual acts as a communication tool, blending ethnography, historical research, oral history, and cultural analysis to reveal the complex ways Día de los Muertos has been transformed in the mainstream. The book sheds light on how media and commercialization influence ethnic identity and how art and ritual can create community, transmit messages, and advance political and educational goals.

South and Meso-American Mythology A to Z is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the mythologies of the great Inca, Maya, and Aztec empires, along with lesser-known cultures such as the Olmec. The revised edition provides detailed information on deities, legendary heroes and heroines, objects, animals, and places central to the mythic traditions of Meso-America and South America. The book explains how these ancient peoples understood Earth's creation and highlights common themes across the region. For the first time, this edition is now presented in full color, enhancing its visual appeal and accessibility.

How have wineries become so much more than mere production facilities, bringing wine to life in some of the world’s most striking architecture? Award-winning wine writer Peter Richards has traveled and researched extensively to uncover the intriguing story of iconic wineries around the world and how they came to be as they are. He takes readers on a visual tour of 80 of the world’s most striking, fascinating, and impressive wineries, from seventeen wine countries and regions. In addition to discussing both wine and architecture, he includes producer fact boxes with contact details, wine tips, and visitor information, plus a world map that makes locating the wineries easy. With more than 200 inspiring color photographs, this is an illuminating book for wine lovers, armchair tourists, and travelers.   Winner of the Gourmand Best Wine Tourism/Atlas 2004

Gran Cocina Latina unifies the vast culinary landscape of the Latin world, from Mexico to Argentina and all the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean. In one volume it gives home cooks, armchair travelers, and curious chefs the first comprehensive collection of recipes from this region. An inquisitive historian and a successful restaurateur, Maricel E. Presilla has spent more than thirty years visiting each country personally. She's gathered more than 500 recipes for the full range of dishes, from the foundational adobos and sofritos to empanadas and tamales to ceviches and moles to sancocho and desserts such as flan and tres leches cake. Detailed equipment notes, drink and serving suggestions, and color photographs of finished dishes are also included. This is a one-of-a-kind cookbook to be savored and read as much for the writing and information as for its introduction to heretofore unrevealed recipes.