Celebrate the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month by reading these ten entertaining and informative adult books featuring Queen of Urban Prophecy by Aya de Leon, My German Brother: A Novel by Chico Buarque, Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno Garcia, Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo, Dominicana by Angie Cruz, Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, Acting on Impulse by Mia Sosa, and more.

Queen of Urban Prophecy by Aya de Leon

Deza, a young female rapper, climbs the ladders of fame when her new album skyrockets the charts. However, the pressures of her fame prompt her to realize the themes of social justice and misogyny in the music industry.

My German Brother: A Novel by Chico Buarque

After discovering his father’s affair during the Nazi-era, Chico is determined to find his German brother over decades. His mission, often ending in dead ends, provides a lesson regarding the often difficult road to the truth.

Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno Garcia

Montserrat, a talented sound editor, feels like she’s invisible and underappreciated from everyone around her. When her best friend asks her to help him lift the curse of a missing scene, Montserrat finds out that sorcery might be real after all.

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

Flor has the uncanny ability to predict the exact date when someone will die. When she decides to gather her community together for a living wake, her sisters are curious to discover her motives.

Dominicana by Angie Cruz

After getting married at 15, Ana moves to New York City in hopes to pave the way for her family. Lonely and miserable in a marriage with no love, Ana is forced to choose between her heart or the future of her family.

Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

When Ultima comes to stay with his family, Antonio explores the past family ties. Under her wings, Anonio discovers his mythical legacy of a pagan past, passed down throughout generations.

Acting on Impulse by Mia Sosa

After a public breakup, Tori decides to go on a man-free vacation where her peace of mind is the main priority. However, all of that changes when she is seated next to a cute guy, which will put her in a difficult position.

A Nation of Women by Luisa Capetillo

Puerto Rican activist, Luisa Capetillo,was the first woman to be arrested for wearing men’s trousers publically. By speaking her mind Capetillo sheds light on the workers revolution, socialism, equal rights, sexuality, hygiene, health in an unforgettable essay that  forever changed the world.

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

Forced to flee over the mountains of the French border, Roser and Victor are forced to join forces in marriage in order to survive. Stuck in an unwanted marriage, Roser and Victor witness the battle between freedom and repression.

Children of the Land by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

Castillo recounts his traumatic yet powerful life story. By shedding light on the misunderstood journey many take to cross the border between Mexico and the USA, Castillo defines the meaning of an exemplary man and citizen.

Rajan Kukaleshi is a freshman at the Macaulay Honors Baruch College. His favorite hobbies are playing the piano, singing, reading and hiking. Rajan's favorite show is "Magnificent Century" and his favorite book is "Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown. He wants to be a doctor after he finishes school.