06/18/2026
Looking for a great book? Check out Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American by Jasminne Mendez!
In this memoir for teens, Jasminne shares her experience growing up Afro-Latina in the Deep South, caught between her Dominican, Spanish-speaking culture at home and the American, English-speaking world around her. As she navigates questions of identity, language, race, and belonging, she discovers the power of embracing every part of who she is 🫶🏽
Get your copy at artepublicopress.com or Amazon!