This collection is one that is not to be missed. In this beautifully organized collection, the reader can sample poems, stories and essays written by a wide variety of Latin American women from across Latin America as well as the United States. Organized by the cycles of the moon, the submissions are all rich and moving. Some of the submissions are less known works of very prominent authors. This is definitely a book to purchase and to reread.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

A thoughtfully curated collection to confront the consequences of colonization. Including indigenous voices was a smart choice. A hard read but would be great for a book club to unpack.

Thank you Net Galley! This was a different read for me, but I enjoyed each bio given for every author. Written beautifully and loved the inclusion!

i felt this was such a good read and representative of my culture. kudos! i loved the flow and pacing of this novel, as well as the premise.

Very early into this anthology, I knew I wanted to take my time to read and digest every contribution. Given my educational background, I was pretty familiar with a lot of the contributing authors in this work. I was pleased to learn more about the ones I was unfamiliar with. I loved that each entry started with a bio for the contributor before it delved into their work.

I learned a lot and some of my favorite contributions were those from: Elizabeth Acevedo, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Yesika Salgado and more.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amistad for this arc.

A wonderfully curated anthology. So many incredible latine women highlighted and as I read through I noted authors whos work I wanted to dive deeper into. While I would've liked to see the works in timeline form reading the oldest to the newest work, I love that the works were presented based on the 13 moon/mayan calendar.

This was such an ambitious collection of writing from such a diverse group of people. It contains excerpts of journals and speeches and essays, as well as poems and short stories from women throughout all of Latin America. The writing has been translated from Spanish as well as French or Portuguese or indigenous languages, and some of the poems are still in those indigenous languages which I thought was really cool.

The collection is separated, out into moon phases, that sort of group, the central theme of that section, and there’s a small introduction to the author before the pieces that they wrote, which I really really enjoyed. This collection has over 100 contributors meaning the pieces in the collection are often more flash fiction as they only take up a page or two. Because of this, I found it read more like a coffee table book, where it would make more sense to just pick it up and read a page at random rather than try to read it as a cohesive book.

That being said, I really enjoyed many of the pieces! In reading this I found several authors that I would be interested in reading more from, and I was definitely inspired to learn more about Latin America.

I'm not Hispanic/Latinx/Latine, and don't claim to speak for them. However, a white male author currently living in Spain unkindly pointed out that the Spanish hate the word Latinx. I ignored him, because he, and they, have zero say on what happens in Latin America.

A lot of men, and some women, seem to have issues with the terms Latinx and Latine. I'm not here to entertain them, either. Call me woke. Call me a snowflake. I don't care. I'm not offended. We would never be friends, anyway, and I'm not here for your acceptance. This is about inclusivity, and if that offends you, I've got something else to tell you...

I liked how this anthology was laid out. First, you get a biography of the author. So many of their life stories are so sad. Then, you get one or two pieces of their work. Obviously, some resonated more than others, but I liked that this wasn't just Spanish speakers. Many indigenous languages were also included, plus Haiti. I tend to forget Haiti is part of Latin America, but French is technically a Latin language. Oh, colonization.

This collection of stories and literary contributions highlights the women of women from Latin America. Whether derived from poems, articles, short stories or excerpts of literary works, these highlight the emotion and collective experiences from across Latin America from a female perspective. Whether writing about the eradication of native languages or of the oppression women have suffered, the stories are moving and highlight how vast Latine culture is.

It is so important for this collection to exist and for these authors to be celebrated! These are some incredible voices with diverse perspectives, styles, and messages.

This hugely ambitious book provides short bios and snippets of writing/speeches/poems/etc. from Latine women spanning the globe and generations. I can only imagine the kind of undertaking this was, and while impressive, I did find myself a little overwhelmed by its heft. Some of the entries were familiar to me while others were brand new names and stories I was excited to learn about. It was fairly poetry heavy, and I wonder how much and what might have been lost in translation for works that were originally in Spanish and/or indigenous languages.

I received this book as an ARC through netgalley...
Loved it! This anthology is so thoughtfully curated; I appreciate the time and effort Guzmán took in choosing the works as much as the writings themselves. I also loved the short bio given on each author; it helped me feel connected to their writing. I will definitely be re-reading some of these short stories and poems as there is a lot to digest.

A glorious collection of beautiful works. I loved this anthology and found this to be a book you can return to again and again. I know my favorites will be rereads forever.

Riveting and beautiful read . A comprehensive look into the incredible contribution by Latin authors and activists.

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc .

"Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women" edited by Sandra Guzman is a powerful collection that showcases the voices and perspectives of Latine women across borders and cultures. The book's thought-provoking essays and diverse range of stories provide a rich tapestry of experiences, shedding light on the multifaceted lives of these remarkable individuals. Sandra Guzman's curation of this anthology creates a compelling and enlightening reading journey that explores identity, culture, and the complexities of being a Latine woman. "Daughters of Latin America" is an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of multicultural experiences and the strength of collective narratives.

What an extraordinary collection of thought-provoking poems, short stories, letters and more! I took my time to listen all 141 latine authors and learned so much from each piece. Each entry provides a short bio, and is split into the 13 phases of the Maya Moon. It phenomenally honors our ancestors, showcases indigenous representation and highlights experiences from colonialism to gender and migration.

One of my favorite pieces belongs to the unapologetic powerhouse Yesika Salgado, titled Land of the Volcanoes.

"sonríe Mami said,
pointing a camera to my face this will be sent back home tell vour abuela vou love her
show her the sacrifice has been worth it"
If you read one anthology this year, make it this one.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Amistad for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love that this book exists! The variety of Latine writers, scholars, and activists from across the world is superb! So many of my favorite authors are included here such as Elizabeth Acevedo and Audre Lorde. I highly recommend this book for anyone else looking to read from more Latine, Afro-latine, BIPOC writers!

~ I received an ARC copy of Daughters of Latin America in exchange for an honest review ~

Guzman puts together an extremely extensive anthology of Latin American women and their writings. Their pieces cover all different themes, life, death, birth, sex, politics, liberation, imperialism, each with a small biography of each writer's achievements and identity. Daughters of Latin America is a fantastic compilation of writings, but it is very dense. It serves as a fantastic platform to elevate the voices, thoughts and writings of Latin women.

Daughters of Latin America is a beautiful compilation of works from over 100 Latine authors spanning around the world over the course of the last 500 years. Many of these works are translated to English from various languages such as Isthmus Zapotec, Portuguese, Zoque, Spanish, and more. This anthology is thought-provoking, emotional, and powerful, and the authors express their opinions, experiences, and reflections on different topics such as  colonialism, family, immigration, gender, culture, and so much more in poems, letters, short stories, excerpts, etc. As a reader, you can feel the anger, anguish and despair, strength and resiliency, and love, hope, and gratitude imbued within the authors' works in this anthology. This is one of the most powerful anthologies I have ever read.

Thank you to Sandra Guzmán, Amistad, and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.