Editors Aldama and S\u00e1nchez divide the work into two major sections\u2014\u201cCocinas\u201d and \u201cSports y Locura\u201d\u2014each of which contains chapters that group works together by themes, including \u201cBuilding Bridges, Building Community\u201d and \u201cBelonging\u2026Dolor y Alegr\u00eda.\u201d The authors and illustrators run with the inspiration provided by food and sports, exploring the nuances of diaspora culture and belonging through the lens of their diverse Latinx heritages. The varied artistic styles include both full-color and black-and-white illustrations. While the central focus on Latinx identity is strongly developed throughout, some of the entries feel too similar to one another to stand out on their own, making this collection better for dipping into and browsing than reading cover to cover. Some stories are brief and humorous while others are longer, more thoughtful pieces reflecting on serious topics. The strongest narratives are the ones rooted in memoir and family history, such as Valerie Mart\u00ednez Cabrera and Andr\u00e9s Vera Mart\u00ednez\u2019 \u201cLamesa\u201d (a story of enduring Chicano cultural pride in mid-20th-century Texas, which features atmospheric, sepia-toned illustrations) and \u201cEl Limber\u201d by Rafael Rosado (a charmingly buoyant slice-of-life tale set in 1970s Puerto Rico).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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