Here’s something to look forward to this year–more amazing books by Latine authors! You’re bound to find something you or a loved one would enjoy in this list of our most anticipated titles for 2025, so please peruse. And remember to sign up for our newsletter and keep your eyes on our blog for new releases each month. You won’t want to miss any!
Black Mestiza by Yael Valencia Aldana | POETRY | On Sale January 21
Yael Valencia Aldana reckons with her identity as a Caribbean Afro-Latinx/e woman with Indigenous, Black, and white roots and pays homage to the legacy, resilience, and fortitude of her ancestors. These stunning poems paint a vivid picture of everyday life and Aldana's experiences as a mixed-race woman, daughter, and mother.
Danilo Was Here by Tamika Burgess | MIDDLE GRADE FICTION | On Sale January 21
From the acclaimed author of Sincerely Sicily, Tamika Burgess, comes a timely coming-of-age story about a young boy’s fight to save his family and his dreams in the aftermath of the US military invasion of Panamá. Perfect for fans of Janae Marks, Adrianna Cuevas, and Chrystal D. Giles!
Loca by Alejandro Heredia | ADULT FICTION | On Sale February 11
Loca follows one daring year in the lives of young people living at the edge of their own patience and desires. With expansive grace, it reveals both the grueling conditions that force people to migrate and the possibility of friendship as home when family, nations, and identity groups fall short.
Lucha of the Forgotten Spring by Tehlor Kay Mejia | YOUNG ADULT FICTION | February 18
Fresh off her triumph in the Night Forest, Lucha Moya is back in Robado to settle unfinished business. The stunning fantasy duology about addiction, power, and love comes to a close in tale of treacherous villains, environmental disaster, and a love triangle its heroine doesn’t see coming.
Guatemalan Rhapsody by Jared Lemus | ADULT FICTION | On sale Mar 4
A vibrant debut story collection—poignant, unflinching, and immersive—masterfully moving between sharp wit and profound tenderness, Guatemalan Rhapsody offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of an ever-changing country, the people who claim it as home, and those who no longer do.
Malinalli by Veronica Chapa | ADULT FICTION | On Sale March 11
An imaginative retelling of the triumphs and sorrows of one of the most controversial and misunderstood women in Mexico’s history and mythology, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow and Zoraida Córdova’s The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina.
The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes | ADULT FICTION | On Sale Mar 11
A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family.
Fever Dreams of a Parasite: Stories by Pedro Iniguez | ADULT FICTION | On Sale March 13
Paying homage to Lovecraft, Ligotti, and Langan, these cosmic horror, weird fiction, and folk-inspired stories explore tales of outsiders, killers, and tormented souls as they struggle to survive the lurking terrors of a cold and cruel universe. With symbolism and metaphor pulled from his Latino roots, Iniguez cuts deep into the political undercurrent to expose an America rarely presented in fiction.
Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa by Sara Andrea Fajardo, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal | PICTURE BOOK | On Sale March 18
What can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.
So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro de Robertis| ADULT NONFICTION | On Sale May 13
Award-winning novelist Caro De Robertis offers a first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of queer and trans elders of color, from leading activists to artists to ordinary citizens to tell their stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations, and acts of resistance, all in their own words.
Bochica by Carolina Flórez-Cerchiaro | ADULT FICTION | On Sale May 13
A real-life Latin American haunted mansion. A murky labyrinth of family secrets. A young, aristocratic woman desperate to escape her past. This haunting debut gothic horror novel is perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and The Shining.
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa | ADULT FICTION | On Sale June 24
The USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man is back with a fun and flirty rom-com about a pact between friends that goes awry when one of them suddenly decides to get married.
Miss Camper by Kat Fajardo | MIDDLE GRADE GRAPHIC NOVEL | On Sale July 1
A companion to Miss Quinces, Kat Fajardo's bestselling, award-winning middle-grade graphic novel!
Archive of Unknown Universes by Ruben Reyes Jr. | ADULT FICTION | July 1
From the author of There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven, a piercing debut novel following two families in alternative timelines of the Salvadoran civil war—a stunning exploration of the mechanisms of fate, the gravity of the past, and the endurance of love.
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | ADULT FICTION | On Sale July 15
Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.
Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan | ADULT FICTION | On Sale July 22
For fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic and Ramona Emerson’s Shutter: a gripping retelling of Persephone and Demeter in the Mexicali borderlands.
Beasts of Carnaval by Rosália Rodrigo | ADULT FICTION | July 29
Within the shores of Isla Bestia, guests from around the world discover a utopia of ever-changing performances, sumptuous feasts and beautiful monsters. Many enter, but few ever leave. A freedwoman from a nearby colonized island travels to el Carnaval de Bestias in search of her twin brother, who disappeared five years ago.
Rosa By Any Other Name by Hailey Alcaraz | YOUNG ADULT FICTION | On Sale August 5
In this Romeo and Juliet-inspired retelling set during the civil rights era, a Mexican American girl is driven to join a movement for justice after her white classmate and best friend from the barrio are tragically murdered.
Sundust by Zeke Peña | PICTURE BOOK | On Sale August 5
In his striking author-illustrator debut, Zeke Peña offers an immersive and fantastical look at his hometown of El Paso, where the sun reigns over the vast desert and shapes all that it touches.
My Abuela Is a Bruja by Mayra Cuevas, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez | PICTURE BOOK | On Sale August 12
From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!
Leyenda/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World by Mónica Mancillas, illustrated by Isadora Zeferino | MIDDLE GRADE | On Sale August 26
Celebrate sixty legendary Latine icons who have changed the world—from artists to engineers to activists and more! This gorgeous illustrated compendium is perfect for readers of Little Leaders and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
Fireblooms by Alexandra Villasante | YOUNG ADULT FICTION | On Sale August 30
An absorbing speculative Queer YA romance set in a town that uses technology to prevent hate speech and bullying. From the LAMBDA Award-winning author of The Grief Keeper.
The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes | YOUNG ADULT FICTION | September 16
From bestselling author Sonora Reyes comes a poignant and searingly honest companion novel to the multi-award-winning The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, following beloved character Cesar Flores as he comes to terms with his sexuality, his new bipolar diagnosis, and more mistakes than he can count.
Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel by Alex Segura | On sale September 23
Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Alex Segura (Secret Identity) pens an all-new streets-to-courtroom noir tale of the Punisher on trial for the murder of the Kingpin—with Matt Murdock as his defense attorney. Book two in the Marvel Crime series of thrillers for adult readers.
Sing Me a Story: Latine Short Stories in Verse by Latine Authors, edited by Aida Salazar | MIDDLE GRADE | On Sale October 7
Edited by multi-award-winning author Aida Salazar, this anthology brings together a star-studded cast of Latine kidlit verse novelists for an unprecedented collection of short stories in verse about the power of music.
