Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed

Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is a collection unlike any other in the young adult market now

In Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, writers from across the Latinx diaspora interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about this rich and diverse community. From immigration to sexuality, music to language, and more, these personal essays and poems are essential additions to the cultural conversation, sure to inspire hope and spark dialogue.

Curated and edited by Saraciea Fennell, founder of the Bronx Book Festival and publicist, and features bestselling and award-winning authors as well as new, up-and-coming voices, including Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Naima Coster, Natasha Diaz, Khalil Haywood, Zakiya Jamal, Janel Martinez, Jasminne Mendez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Julian Randall, and Ibi Zoboi.