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BOOK OF THE MONTH: MY TIME TO SPEAK BY ILIA CALDERON

Atria Books Silence has a price…. I’ve spent decades of my life practicing my own “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in terms of my skin color and facial features. Form the over-the-shoulder looks at school to the thousands of products I bought to straighten my hair to try to look more like other girls. Although I never wanted to think of myself as a victim of discrimination, rejection grazed me like bullets, no matter what kind of body armor I wore to try and ignore the problem. – Ilia Calderón This is a book by an exceptional woman. She does it all. There are very few stories of triumph that even touch what Ilia has achieved as a mother and a journalist. Give her any challenge, and she’ll overcome it. And I have no idea how she does it all with a smile on her face, as if it  were nothing. I’m so lucky to work with her and be a witness to the way this woman is changing the world.  -- Jorge Ramos, lead anchor of Noticiero Univision Inspiring. Timely. Candid. Fearle...

UNBROKEN BY DR. EGLI COLON STEPHENS & NATALIA HARRIS

The Latina Book Club celebrates LATINX  HERITAGE MONTH every day. To honor Latino / Latinx authors during this celebratory month, we will highlight a new book and author every day. Join us and #ReadLatinoLit. Kindle Direct Publishing UNBROKEN: A Mother-Daughter Journey of Resilience, Faith and Courage By Dr. Egli Colón Stephens and  professional model Natalia Harris Egli and Natalia are personal friends. They have been working hard and diligently on this book for a few years.   We are so happy that their dream has come True! The book is done and being shared with all.   Natalia is healthy and featured in Delta’s newest ad campaign, and Egli is following her daughter into modeling. This dynamic duo will be appearing at the New York’s National Opera Center on Friday, September 20, at 7:30pm.   It’s a Free Book Launch Party.   All are welcome.   Visit them at www.eglicolonstephens.com. SUMMARY:  UNBROKEN...