Literanista

Valerie M. Evans is a visionary, bilingual writer and award-winning strategist with over two decades of global leadership experience in life sciences, biotech, beauty, and B2B sectors. With a Master’s in Media, Ethics & Social Change from the University of Sussex and BA in Anthropology, her work centers on cultural preservation, identity, and social justice through creative and scholarly writing. As a Nuyorican descendant of Puerto Rico and Canary Islands’ founding families, her research explores Indigenous resilience, historical memory, and the intersections of technology and heritage. Online she writes as Literanista, blending art, technology, and cultural advocacy. Evans now lives on the Carolina coast, where she writes and mentors emerging voices.
http://www.valeriemevans.com

The Book of Emma Reyes by Emma Reyes

This astonishing memoir was hailed as an instant classic when first published in Colombia in 2012, nearly a decade after …

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Did Goya Go Organic?

After over a decade of hoping that some of my beloved food brands would offer better for you, low sodium …

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#FridayReads: The Leavers by Lisa Ko

The Leavers by Lisa Ko  Book description: “The Leavers is courageous, sensitive, and perfectly of this moment.” —Barbara Kingsolver   An …

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Library Apps for Book Lovers

Slowly, over the past decade, I have come over to the dark side and became a reader of eBooks. It …

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#FridayReads: Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez

Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez  Book description:  An arresting collection of short stories, reminiscent of …

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#FridayReads: I Got This: To Gold and Beyond by Laurie Hernandez

I Got This: To Gold and Beyond by Laurie Hernandez I am SO excited to announce my first book “I …

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#FridayReads: The Gringo Champion by Aura Xilonen

The Gringo Champion by Aura Xilonen  Book description: Liborio has to leave Mexico, a land that has taught him little …

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#FridayReads: Glaxo by Hernan Ronsino

Glaxo by Hernan Ronsino  Book description: Glaxo is a chilling novel of betrayal, romance, and murder, from a major Latin …

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#FridayReads: Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin

Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin Book description:  “A wonderful nightmare of a book: tender and frightening, disturbing but compassionate. Fever …

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#FridayReads: Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sakaran

Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sakaran  Book description: A gripping tale of adventure and searing reality, Lucky Boy gives voice to …

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