Tactics of Hope in Latinx Children's and Young Adult Literature

Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Using Gloria Anzaldúa’s theories of conocimiento as a critical lens, the authors examine several literary works including Side by Side / Lado a lado; They Call Me Güero; Land of the Cranes; Efrén Divided; and Gabi, a Girl in Pieces.

About The Authors

Jesus Montaño is an associate professor of English at Hope College. His primary teaching interests include Latinx young adult literature and Latinx / Latin American literary confluences.

Regan Postma-Montaño is an assistant professor of English and Spanish at Hope College. She teaches a variety of courses that focus on Latinx and Latin American literary and cultural production, children's and young adult literature, and peace and justice studies.

Product Details

  • Publisher: UNM Press (June 1, 2024)
  • Length: 184 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780826366337

Raves and Reviews

“This is a valuable and outstanding study of Latinx children’s and YA literature that enables powerful understanding and appreciation for this literature, what it does, and what literature can do.”—Phillip Serrato, associate professor of English and comparative literature, San Diego State University

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