Books by Hispanic Women Authors to Read During Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond

By Chris Olsen

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the U.S. It’s a time to recognize the influence and contributions of Hispanic culture on the nation’s history and achievements. Join Publish Her in celebrating the words, writing and stories of Hispanic women authors who are grossly underrepresented in publishing by adding these books to your TBR list.

When you purchase these titles from Publish Her’s shop on Bookshop.org, we receive a small commission and you help fund publishing and program grants for underrepresented authors.

“Afterlife” by Julia Alvarez

“The Afterlife of Mal Caldera” by Nadi Reed Perez

“Anita de Monte Laughs Last” by Xochitl Gonzalez

“Catalina” by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

“Financially Lit!” by Jannese Torres

“Half Outlaw” by Alex Temblador

“I Was Never the First Lady” by Wendy Guerra

“The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina” by Zoraida Córdova

“Malas” by Marcela Fuentes

“The Next Best Fling” by Gabriella Gamez

“With the Fire on High” by Elizabeth Acevedo

“Woman of Light” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Photo: Xochitl Gonzalez

About the Author

Chris Olsen is a book designer, publisher, educator and the author of “Whyography: Building a Brand Fueled by Purpose.” The founder of Publish Her and Publish Her Story, Chris has helped thousands of women tell their stories and publish their books.

About Publish Her

Publish Her is a female-founded publisher dedicated to educating authors and elevating the words, writing and stories of women. We are passionate about amplifying the voices of women of color, women with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We aim to make publishing an attainable, exciting and collaborative process for all.