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EmersonWRITES recommends books by Hispanic & Latine Authors: Explore genres, cultures and locations across Latin America and diaspora communities!

Fiction: "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi (Haitian), "This Train is Being Held" by Ismée Williams (Cuban), "Velvet was the Night" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Mexican-Canadian), "Where We Go From Here," by Lucas Rocha (Brazilian), "Does My Body Offend You?" by Mayra Cuevas (Puerto Rican), "A Breath Too Late," by Rocky Callen (Ecuadorian).

Fantasy: "The Witch and the Vampire," by Francesca Flores (Colombia, Czech), "Woman of Light," by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (Chicana/Indigenous), "Pink Slime," by Fernanda Trías (Uruguayan), "Lake Lore," by Anna-Marie McLemore (Mexican-American), "Woven in Moonlight," by Isabel Ibañez (Bolivian), "The Diablo's Curse," by Gabe Cole Novoa (Cuban/Mexican).

Poetry: "Groanings from the Desert," by Alma Cárdenas-Rodriguez (Mexican-American), "tripas poems," by Brandon Som (Chicano/Chinese), "Imperfecta," by Alejandra Ramos Gómez (Mexican), "Plantains and Our Becoming," by Melania Luisa Marte (Dominican), "Corazón," by Yesika Salgado (Salvadorian-American), "My Mother was a Freedom Fighter," by aja monet (Cuban/Jamaican)

Nonfiction: "Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed," by 15 Voices of the Latine Diaspora, "My Broken Language," by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Puerto Rican/ Jewish), "If You Only Knew," by Emily Francis (Guatemalan), "B***o Genius," by Victor Villaseñor (Indigenous), "After the Dance" by Edwidge Danticat (Haitian), "Where the Flame Trees Bloom," by Alma Flor Ada (Cuban).

Announcement: Our application deadline has been extended! Take a look at our upcoming lunch programs and apply now with this link: bit.ly/EmersonWRITES

SEPTEMBER: Sept 30th, Orientation (No Class).

OCTOBER: Oct. 7th, First Day of Classes! Oct. 14th, Boston Book Festival Field Trip. Oct. 21st, College Essay Writing Workshop. Oct. 28th, Theatre Costume & Makeup Workshop.

NOVEMBER: Nov. 4th, College Q&A with faculty and ambassadors. Nov. 11th, FAFSA & Financial Aid Seminar. Nov. 18th, Poetry Slam with Emerson Poetry Project. Nov. 26th, No class."

DECEMBER: Dec. 2nd: Writing & Publishing Career Panel. Dec. 9th, Book Drive & Holiday Card Decoration. Dec. 16th, Open Mic and featured performer to be determined. Dec. 23rd and 30th, no classes!

JANUARY: Jan. 6th, EmersonWRITES Publishing Workshop. Jan. 13th, Showcase rehearsal. Jan. 21st, EmersonWRITES Showcase, 2024.

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As Pride Month comes to a close, EmersonWRITES wants to highlight some books written about the LGBTQ+ community, by LGBTQ+ authors. These stories span cultures, locations, identities, and time, but all celebrate the power in community and representation. As always, drop any of your recommendations below!

EmersonWRITES is wishing all those who celebrate a happy Juneteenth. To honor the holiday, EmersonWRITES is sharing some recommendations that celebrate the history, liberation, and legacies of Black Americans and artists. Share some of your additional favorite books, poems, or songs below!

While Black History Month may be coming to a close, we encourage you to read books by Black authors all year round! Here are some of our favorites, what are yours?

EmersonWRITES wishes our community a happy and healthy winter break! We hope you all are getting some rest, and enjoying any holidays you celebrate. Our Saturday programming may be done, but stay tuned for the SPINE Launch and various other updates in 2023!

EmersonWRITES Showcase 2022! Such a great event! Thanks to all our students, parents, teachers, and supporters for joining in person and virtually!

Hey EmersonWRITES seniors! The deadline to apply to Emerson for the Fall 2023 semester is almost a month away! Don’t miss out!

Reposting from for any EmersonWRITES students interested in participating in this month’s TIDE programming! Register by Sunday (12/11) in order to attend.

It’s almost time for the EmersonWRITES showcase! Join us in person or virtually on December 18th, from 3-5PM EST! RSVP at bit.ly/ewshowcase or using the QR code in the image. Hope to see you there!