Monica Olivera writes the opinion piece published by NBC Latino on the reasons why it is crucial for Latino children to have access to literature written by or about Latinos.

“As a child, I never read a single book about a Hispanic girl like me. I was a voracious reader and grew up on books by Madeleine L’Engle, Judy Bloom, Ellen Conford, and John Bellairs. Classics, mysteries, westerns, and romance all found a place on my bookshelf at one point or another. But not a single book reflected my own face or experience.” Read the complete story here.