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Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed

15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora

Saraciea J. Fennell, Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Zakiya N. Jamal, Janel Martinez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Julian Randall, Ibi Zoboi

Ages 13–18

Readers rate it 4.0 (8 on Hardcover)

272 pages · Released Sep 14, 2021

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This is a YA essay collection celebrating Latinx identity and diaspora experiences, featuring diverse voices including LGBTQ+ contributors. The essays tackle identity, belonging, and cultural pride with honesty and humor, offering readers multiple perspectives on what it means to navigate multiple worlds. Some essays touch on discrimination, family conflict, or mental health challenges, which may be heavier for younger teens but are handled with reflective insight rather than graphic detail.

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  • emotional
  • inspiring
  • hopeful
  • challenging
  • funny
  • informative
  • reflective
  • Young Adult
  • LGBTQ
  • Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Fantasy

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ISBN 9781250763426 · Flatiron Books

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