A captivating anthology where diverse stories from across the globe converge around the 13 phases of the Mayan moon. This thoughtfully curated collection paints a vivid portrait of Latine literature, spanning time and styles. While some tales enthrall with their depth, others offer glimpses of the human experience. A mosaic of voices, cultures, and emotions, this anthology invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of Latine storytelling.
A great read for anyone!
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Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this anthology. 4.5/5 stars.

Anthologies are always hard to review. There were pieces in here I absolutely loved and adored and have highlighted while there are other pieces that I will admit my eyes glazed over and/or I skimmed. Overall, though, this really highlighted SO many Latinx authors, including a large indigenous representation as well. I appreciated the bios before each short piece, and I also appreciated how the pieces weren't super long. It felt like there were more poetry pieces than anything else, but that's not a bad thing. I also appreciated how there were the translations back into the original, native language for many of the pieces.

Wow! I’m so thankful I received this amazing ARC! This beautiful collection of poems, stories and other formats were simply amazing. As a child of immigrants, a lot of these stories spoke to me and made me want to say thank you to the writers. I couldn’t put this down even though there were times when it was heavy, I stayed with it. I will definitely be buying this in physical copy for myself and others. I loved this anthology so much. So many different and beautiful Latin women voices in one book is simply amazing. Big thank you to all these beautiful women, Sandra Guzman, NetGalley and Amistad Press for this ARC.

Wow what a beauty anthology of stories. I loved all the intros for the writers and how much care was taken with each story. It may be a long book but every word is worth the read. I gave it 5 stars because it was just beautiful and I love collections of essay style books just like this

As a Latina myself, reading this anthology was very entertaining. This anthology is separated into 13 parts, the 13 moons of the year. Each part includes a variety of stories and poems written by different Latina authors. Along with them, there are some short biographies explaining who was(or is)the author. My favorite poems in the anthology was Land of Volcanoes by Yesika Salgado and In the Afternoon by Claudia Salazar Jiménez. I really enjoyed this anthology and it is very inspiring for me. Cause as Gloria E. Anzaldúa said, “ “A woman who writes has power and a woman with power is feared.” 4 out of 5

Daughters of Latin America was a book I wanted to point to for those seeking to understand the experiences that many Latin American women go through. Where I could see this book as a potential introductory point, it would not be my first choice as this book commits to italicizing the Spanish spoken, which gives the experience of being bothered to the group this was written for.

A must have anthology of Latina and femme Latinx writing. This anthology contains both classical and contemporary writings from various all over Latin America. Whether they are poets, authors, activists, or spiritualists the voices in this book shed light on what it means to be a daughter of Latin America. I recommend this book in particular for Latinx studies coursework, as it provides a range of writing styles and provides a range of work that exists nowhere else.

To my knowledge, the most comprehensive collection of Latina/Latine/Latinx women ever pubilshed. From living legends like Carmen Boullosa and Gioconda Belli to relatively new talents like Angie Cruz and Achy Obejas, these works will leave with you of a broader understanding of just how powerful - and far reaching - these woman have become.

Of particular note is that the collection isn't limited to Spanish as a linguistic foundation. Also included are 24 Indigenous voices, along with Brazilian writer Conceição Evaristo and Haitian-American Edwidge Danticat. Truly an encompassing work.

This is one of my most anticipated anthologies and it did not disappoint. I typically try to take my time with anthologies as I like to give each author some time and carefully read, but I devoured this. Of course, with anthologies, there are some authors and stories that you tend to like more than others and for me, I loved the poetry. Poetry tends to speak to me more emotionally and deliver its message quicker than a story. I loved reading this as I learned a lot, and I want to go back and reread when I have time to really go over each story and make sure I didn't miss anything.

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Posted on: 27 May 2023

4.4 (rounded down to 4) out of 5 stars.

What a phenomenal collection of voices! What I *really* enjoyed was the acknowledgment and platform given to voices of mixed Latin heritage and queer identifications. In a more ‘traditional’ culture that honestly had presented itself in the past as more close minded to a lot of these groups of people and stories, I think it was *amazing* to see this mix of views being shared.

‘Daughters of Latin America’ weaves together a beautiful collection of speeches, short stories, poems, and more into parts split into the 13 Mayan Moons with themes per each part. Some of the works I found a bit harder to connect to the theme of the rest, but I think the overall gathered words were most important- and almost every single one hit.
It got a bit emotional at times, it got a bit relatable. I think as a child of immigrant parents, a lot of these stories and poems, speeches and scribbled thoughts resonate a lot more because of the shift in older values and those changes happening in these newer generations. There’s some that focused on the story of those in between two cultures which I think so many second gen (and other gens) can find home in.
Sandra Guzman does a wonderful job in arranging different views and different genres- from sci-fi and fantasy stories to real spoken speeches, from queer voices about the queer experience to the erasure of voices caught in this in-between world.

This anthology is not an easy ready to pick up if you expect to finish it quickly. It took me a while to read through it by the way it’s organized, but I enjoyed finding out a little about each creator of the piece and where their voice and experience is coming from. It was an amazingly done anthology that brought together so many different and inspirational voices of Latine women which will, hopefully, find a home within other Latine hearts.

Daughters of Latin America by Sandra Guzman is one of my most anticipated anthologies of the year. This groundbreaking international anthology is representative of over five centuries of literature based on the oral traditions, ancestral wisdom, and memory of some of the most masterful storytellers of Latin America. This anthology includes one hundred and forty one writers both past and contemporary from thirty-four different nations.

One of the aspects that makes this collection trailblazing and unique is that it extends beyond traditional forms of literature to include the work of a member of Congress, a Grammy winner, sing-songwriters and more. I learned about so many legendary women I didn't know of before including Maria Sabina who did not read or write. Sabina was a storyteller who spoke Mazatec and had a literary tradition that was based in spiritual ritual and practice. I love how this anthology honors our ancestral and oral storytelling traditions by spotlighting lesser known figures and speaking to how their work paved the way for women of color writers today.

If you are someone interested in building your knowledge of the literary canon of women from Latin America who have been major contributors to disrupting the forces, structures, and institutions that sought to perpetuate harm and erase important cultural memory then look no further than this anthology.

Thank you to the authors and publisher for the e-arc copy!