named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Latinx Book Releases
Monthly curated list highlighting new books by Latine/x authors across children’s, middle grade, young adult, and adult genres, with summaries and publication dates
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Blog and promotional content for Latinx booksMaintains a blog featuring cover reveals, book reviews, release announcements, and curated lists of upcoming and anticipated titles by Latinx authors to increase visibility and reader engagement.
- Publication of books by Latinx authorsDirectly publishes a diverse range of books including children’s literature, graphic novels, cookbooks, short story collections, and nonfiction works that reflect Latinx voices and experiences.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
- Internship and volunteer programs in publishingOffers seasonal internships and volunteer opportunities to individuals interested in gaining experience and building skills in the publishing industry.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Mentorship and fellowship programs for Latinx writers and publishing professionalsOffers structured mentorship and fellowship opportunities aimed at supporting aspiring Latinx writers and publishing professionals in advancing their careers.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Professional development and outreach eventsHosts in-person and online professional development events in New York City and participates in school career fairs to promote diversity and career pathways in publishing.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Publishing industry job and literary agent listingsShares curated job opportunities in the publishing sector and maintains a resource list of literary agents for Latinx writers to support career advancement and representation.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Weekly Instagram AMA sessions on publishingHosts #SalaSundays, a recurring weekly live session on Instagram that provides accessible, informal engagement with publishing topics and professionals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$31K91%
Program service revenue$3K9%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$29K
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balance sheet
Total assets$52K
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Net assets$52K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANDREA MORALES — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNA CARDENAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA L FERRER — BOARD TREASURER
- NADXIELI NIETO — BOARD MEMBER
- SARACIEA J FENNELL — BOARD CHAIR
- STEFANIE SANCHEZ VON BORSTEL — BOARD MEMBER
- TONI KIRKPATRICK — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Bookshop.org Partner — Partners with Bookshop.org to support book sales and promote Latinx-authored titles.
- Chelen Éciija Partner — Highlighted illustrator Chelen Éciija's artwork in the Lola Levine series.
- Dahlia de la Cerda Partner — Featured Dahlia de la Cerda's novel _Medea Sang Me a Corrido_ in a curated book list.
- Daisy Hernández Partner — Highlighted Daisy Hernández's nonfiction book _Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth_ in a curated book list.
- Donna Barba Higuera Partner — Author featured in blog content discussing her book series and its themes.
- Goldy Moldavsky Partner — Featured author whose middle grade book *Bubblegum Shoes: The Big Sleepover* was promoted in a release announcement
- Gustavo Rodríguez Partner — Featured author whose novel *One Hundred Guinea Pigs* was included in a release announcement
- Heather Cleary Partner — Recognized Heather Cleary's translation work for _Medea Sang Me a Corrido_.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to host #SalaSundays, a weekly publishing AMA session.
- John Parra Partner — Recognized illustrator John Parra's work in the picture book _¡Viva Valenzuela!_.
- Julia Sanches Partner — Recognized Julia Sanches' translation work for _Medea Sang Me a Corrido_.
- Las Comadres Para Las Americas Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared leadership and programming, including Maria L. Ferrer's role as Director of Programs.
- Monica Brown Partner — Featured Monica Brown's chapter book _Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam_ in a curated book list.
- Nathalie Alonso Partner — Highlighted Nathalie Alonso's picture book about Fernando Valenzuela in a curated book list.
- PEN America Partner — Collaborative connection through Nadxieli Nieto’s former role as director of PEN America's Literary Awards and founding membership in Latinx in Publishing.
- Quill Tree Books Partner — Publishing partner for the release of 'Flowers for Tía Luz María'.
- REPRESENTATION MATTERS Mentorship Program Partner — Partnership through shared mission, as Joanna Cárdenas is co-founder of the Representation Matters Mentorship Program for aspiring editors of color.
- Reyna Grande Partner — Featured author Reyna Grande's essay collection in a curated book list.
- Samantha Saldivar Partner — Featured Samantha Saldivar's romance novel _Running Home to You_ in a curated book list.
- Sarah Marie Jette Partner — Author whose work is featured and reviewed by Latinx in Publishing.
- Sigrid Nunez Partner — Featured author whose short story collection was highlighted in a release announcement
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia Partner — Featured author whose novel *The Intrigue* was included in a release announcement
- The Athletic Partner — Collaborates with journalist Paul Tenorio, a national soccer writer for The Athletic, to publish nonfiction on Latinx themes in sports.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used to share job listings and connect members.
- Viking Partner — Publishing partner that acquired and published the picture book "Mami’s Magic Words."
- Yvonne Tapia Partner — Conducts interviews with authors on the blog, facilitating discussions about literature and identity.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Storytelling as Identity Affirmation and Healingmethodology: cultural_storytellingBy using culturally grounded narratives — including bilingual stories, culinary traditions, Día de los Muertos practices, and graphic histories of displacement — the organization helps Latinx children and communities affirm their identities, process intergenerational trauma, and build emotional resilience, because seeing oneself reflected in meaningful cultural frameworks fosters belonging and psychological safety.
- Professional Community Building as a Pathway to Systemic Representationmethodology: professional_networking_for_representationBy creating networks, mentorship opportunities, shared resources, and capacity-building fellowships for Latinx publishing professionals, the organization increases Latine/x presence and influence in the industry, because collective support and professional development counteract systemic exclusion and enable long-term institutional change.
- Representation and Visibility to Inspire and Expand Accessmethodology: representation_as_motivationBy increasing the visibility of Latinx authors and professionals through school visits, curated book lists, literary campaigns, and cross-genre promotion, the organization makes publishing careers feel accessible to youth and strengthens market demand for diverse voices, because representation serves as both motivation and structural intervention in underrepresented fields.