Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora

Saraciea J. Fennell

noy, 2021 · Sotuvchi: Flatiron Books

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Celebrating Diverse Voices: An Insightful Exploration of Latinx Identity

Dive into Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, a thought-provoking anthology filled with enlightening essays and vivid narratives from the heart of the Latinx diaspora.

Handpicked by the founder of The Bronx Is Reading, Saraciea J. Fennell, this compilation is a powerful examination of the diverse aspects of Latinx identity, with a spotlight on prevailing myths and misconceptions.

Extracting hard-hitting themes of reality, these words echo with stories ranging from personal tales of love and grief, cultural memories forged in kitchens, serenades of ghost stories, tales of travels, intricate dialogues on identity, addiction, racism and anti-Blackness.

The bestselling and award-winning contributors include Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Naima Coster, Natasha Diaz, Saraciea J. Fennell, Kahlil Haywood, Zakiya Jamal, Janel Martinez, Jasminne Mendez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Julian Randall, Lilliam Rivera, and Ibi Zoboi.

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Saraciea J. Fennell is a Black Honduran American writer, founder of The Bronx is Reading, and creator of Honduran Garifuna Writers. She is also a book publicist who has worked with many award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors. Fennell is board chair for Latinx in Publishing Inc., as well as on the Advisory Board of People of Color in Publishing. She lives in the Bronx with her family and dog, Oreo.


Contributors: Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Naima Coster, Natasha Diaz, Saraciea J. Fennell, Kahlil Haywood, Zakiya Jamal, Janel Martinez, Jasminne Mendez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Lilliam Rivera, Julian Randall, Ibi Zoboi