The University of Florida Press announces a new book series, “Critical Geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean,” edited by Adam Bledsoe, Joel Correia, Andrea Marston, Aaron Strain, and Joaquín Villanueva and published in partnership with the Conference of Latin American Geography. This new series will explore Latin America and the Caribbean through the multiple … Continue reading New Book Series from University of Florida Press to Explore Latin America and the Caribbean through Geography
New Paperback Release: Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
Florida Historical Society Samuel Proctor Award “These vivid accounts remind us that history is lived by ordinary people, whose memories are invaluable.”—Latino Magazine “An intensely personal collection of memories from people who lived through a tragic epoch of Cuban history that became a transformative period for Florida.”—Tallahassee Democrat “An excellent example of the power of oral history.”—Orlando Sentinel “A … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
Operation Pedro Pan, Revised Edition
“Compelling reading.”—New Republic “A collection of tearful testimonies woven with a tale of the event that unfolded in Cuba and led desperate parents to make the heart-wrenching decision to send their children along to a foreign country.”—Miami Herald “[Conde] does an impressive job of reporting dozens of personal stories and fascinating vignettes. . . . A … Continue reading Operation Pedro Pan, Revised Edition
Books for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Use code HHM23 for discount prices through October 15. Operation Pedro Pan: The Untold Exodus of 14,048 Cuban ChildrenYvonne M. CondeRevised Edition Yvonne Conde presents poignant stories from individuals who left Cuba between 1960 and 1962 in one of the world’s largest political exoduses of children. Writing with compassion and rare insight, Conde uncovers the … Continue reading Books for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
The Rise of Central American Film in the Twenty-First Century
“The best introduction to Central American film in the twenty-first century. Offers a nuanced analysis of filmmaking in all its complexity and diversity.”—Valeria Grinberg Pla, Bowling Green State University “Insightful essays explore a diverse array of Central American films which tell the stories of a difficult past but also of resilience and survival in the … Continue reading The Rise of Central American Film in the Twenty-First Century
Circulating Culture
“In this subtle and beautifully crafted ethnography, Cearns invites us to travel through the many Cuban circuits of exchange that give shape to mutating histories of connection within and between Havana and Miami. The result is an exhilarating and illuminating journey into the changing contours and expansive terrain of contemporary cubanidad.”—Jeffrey S. Kahn, author of Islands … Continue reading Circulating Culture
New Paperback Release: Jewish Experiences across the Americas
Latin American Jewish Studies Association Best Edited Volume “Opens new avenues of discovery and inquiry into the Jewish experience. Spanning both the centuries and the diverse geography of the Jewish presence in the Americas, this volume provides the reader with a greater appreciation for the historical, political, and cultural forces that helped to shape societies … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Jewish Experiences across the Americas
Free eBooks for July 2023
Looking for a good summer read? We are making ten eBooks available for free during the month of July. These books are among the many titles that are now available in both paperback and digital formats as part of our Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) grant from the National Endowment for … Continue reading Free eBooks for July 2023
Our 2023 LASA Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s Latin American Studies Association Congress was held in Vancouver, Canada from May 24 to 27. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2023 and offers great deals on our Latin American and Caribbean studies books. Use code LASA23 for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. on orders over $75. Click Here to View all Titles … Continue reading Our 2023 LASA Virtual Booth and Book Sale
New Paperback Release: Digital Humanities in Latin America
“A series of dynamic essays that investigate and problematise the impact of technology and digital culture on Latinx America. . . . While ambitious in scope, the volume offers a diversity of perspectives and case studies that highlight the unique affordances and consequences of the digital divide throughout parts of the United States and Latin … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Digital Humanities in Latin America
The Florida Bookshelf 