Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed Out Now!

PRAISE FOR WILD TONGUES

A Most Anticipated Book (Refinery29, HipLatina, Publishers Weekly, Latino Book Review, Elle, Al Día, and more)!

“A standout...an inspiring book for those who will see their own struggles with identity and belonging reflected within these pages. Above all, it is a book that will make many feel seen, heard and empowered.” - Reyna Grande for San Francisco Chronicle

"A tremendously thought-provoking (re)construction of Latinx experiences." - Kirkus Reviews

"The deeply personal approach of each contributor will connect with readers of all backgrounds and empower those seeking to define their own experiences." - Booklist

“Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is a raw and unapologetic collection of essays and poetry that dismantle stereotypes about people from the Latin American diaspora. With anecdotes that span generations of pain and joy, this collection uplifts a new generation of Latinx writers who know the power of story and aren't afraid to use it.”

- Zoraida Córdova for Shelf Awareness

“Exquisitely curated . . . With its inclusion of historically underrepresented Latinx voices, including Afro-Latinx, Caribbean, and Central American perspectives, the book uplifts and celebrates breadth and diversity within a broader community. A standout array of talent.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[An] anthology we’d gladly wait all year for. In fifteen works of poetry and essays—from tales of the supernatural to takedowns of anti-Blackness—this collection offers something for just about every kind of reader.” —Harper’s Bazaar
“Poignant. This book challenges stereotypes and myths about Latinx communities.” —Refinery29

“Unique, beautiful, and inspiring, this essay collection is a must-purchase…” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Mandatory reading for anyone who has been left out by the limiting and exclusionary views of what it means to be Latino/a/x.”

—Mano Magazine

PRESS

• PopSugar Latina, 15 Books by Afro-Latinx Writers You Won't Want to Put Down

• Los Angeles Public Library, Interview

• Mano Magazine, Book Review

• The Mujerista - Interview with Saraciea J. Fennell

• Hip Latina - 11 of the Best Books by Latinas of 2021 You Need to Read

• The Mujerista - With ‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed,’ Saraciea J. Fennell Wants to Shatter Latinx Stereotypes

• Essence - The 19 Best New Winter Reads

• Axios - Young adult Latino literature faces conservative backlash

• The New York Times - Newly Published, From Haruki Murakami’s T-Shirts to Sally Hemings

• Bitch Media - BitchReads: 9 Books Feminists Should Read in November

• Kirkus Reviews - Beyond the Black BFF (and Other YA Clichés)

• Kirkus Reviews - 3 Questions for Saraceia J. Fennell

• CNN - Many Latinos think that having a darker skin color hurts their ability to get ahead, Pew survey finds

• We Need Diverse Books - Wild Tongues, Textured Identities

• Latinx In Publishing - Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is Out Today!

• The Pen Pod - Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed with Saraciea J. Fennell; Plus, Tough Questions on Facial Recognition, NSO Group, and Local News

• Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books - Saraciea J. Fennell with Zakiya Jamal and Cristina Arreola, WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora

• Bustle - 8 Must-Read New Books Out This Week

• The Nerd Daily - Listen To An Excerpt From ‘A Mi Orden’ by Elizabeth Acevedo

• Grammar Girl - Editing an Anthology: 'Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed'

• ReadMore Podcast - Interview with Saraciea

• Hip Latina - ‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed’ is a Powerful Anthology of Diverse Latinx Voices

• GMA - 15 books to curl up with this November

• Be Latina - ‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed,’ a Book by and for the Latino Diaspora

• Bustle - The Most Anticipated Books Of November 2021

• PopSugar - Saraciea J. Fennell's Debut Book, Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, Amplifies Underrepresented Voices of the Latinx Diaspora

• Remezcla - ​​‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed’ Author Walks Us Through Powerful Essay Picks

• Refinery29 - In ‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed,’ Saraciea J. Fennell Subverts Latinx Stereotypes

• San Francisco Chronicle - Review: Overlooked voices speak Afro-Latinx truths in standout essay collection

• Harper’s Bazaar - 60+ Books You Need to Read in 2021

• Oprah Daily - Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed excerpt

• The Zoe Report - 5 Latinx Books To Read, According To Kalima DeSuze Of Cafe Con Libros

• GMA - Who's making Hispanic Latinx history right now: The 'GMA' Inspiration List 2021

  “And this fall [Saraciea is] coming out with another platform for Latinx writers, an anthology called "WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED: 15 Voices From the Latinx Diaspora," out Nov. 2. The book showcases the richness of the community, exploring everything from Afrolatinidad to her own Garifuna (indigenous Honduran) heritage. I can't wait to see how she continues to foster and grow the Latinx literary community.” – Angie Cruz, author of Dominicana

• Oprah Daily - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Books by Latinx Authors

• Be Latina - The Loveliest Books Written By Latinas Coming This Fall

• Epic Reads - 28 Books with Latinx Representation You Should Read

• Refinery29 - 10 Books By Latinx Authors We Can’t Wait To Read In 2021

• BiblioLifestyle - 2021 Books To Read By Latinx Authors

• School Library Journal - Book Review: Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora edited by Saraciea J. Fennell

• Glamour - 15 Books by Latinx Authors to Read This Month and Beyond

• Elle (print) - What to read this fall?

  "A beautifully edited collection of reflections on the Latinx diaspora. With writers like Naima Coster, Kahlil Haywood, and Lilliam Rivera, it highlights a vast variety of identities and writing styles."

• Hola! - National Book Lovers Day: Perfect new reads for any bibliophile

• Booklist - Review

• Publishers Weekly - YALLWEST 2021 in Photos

• Al Día -Four books by Honduran authors you should have on your radar

• Hip Latina - 13 Must-Read Books by Latinx Authors Out in 2021

• The Gem Chronicles - Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed Cover Reveal

• Publishers Weekly - Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews