Book Reviews & Interviews – Amaris Castillo

Author Q&A: A Maleta Full of Treasures by Natalia Sylvester and Illustrated by Juana Medina. Latinx in Publishing. April 2024.
Annell López on Newark and the American Dream in Debut Short Story Collection ‘I’ll Give You a Reason.’ Dominican Writers Association. April 2024.
Review and Author Q&A: Churro Stand by Karina N. González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles. Latinx in Publishing. April 2024.
Julia Alvarez on Finding Her Origin as a Writer Through ‘The Cemetery of Untold Stories. Dominican Writers Association. March 2024.
Interview: ‘Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice’ by Anna Lapera. Latinx in Publishing. March 2024.
Interview: Shut Up, This Is Serious by Carolina Ixta. Latinx in Publishing. February 2024.
Camille Gomera-Tavarez on Magical Realism & Teenagehood in ‘The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat. Dominican Writers Association. February 2024.
Author Q&A: Paloma’s Song for Puerto Rico by Adriana Erin Rivera. Latinx in Publishing. January 2024.
Dr. Mariel Buqué on Healing in ‘Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma.’ Dominican Writers Association. December 2023.
Margarita Engle and Olivia Sua On Bringing Water Day to Readers. Latinx in Publishing. December 2023.
Author Q&A: Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo by Adrianna Cuevas. Latinx in Publishing. December 2023.
Andrea Beatriz Arango on Found Family in Something Like Home. Latinx in Publishing. November 2023.
Author Q&A: The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes. Latinx in Publishing. November 2023.
Sheila Colón-Bagley on Spreading a Joyous Tradition in La Noche Before Three Kings Day. Latinx in Publishing. November 2023.
Sara E. Echenique on Puerto Rican Resilience & Hope in Our Roof is Blue. Latinx in Publishing. November 2023.
Lissette Norman on Helping Jennifer Jones Tell Rockette Journey in New Picture Book. Dominican Writers Association. October 2023.
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Ode to Beloved Borough in ‘The Bronx is My Home.’ Dominican Writers Association. October 2023.
Author Q&A: Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago. Latinx in Publishing. October 2023.
Review and Author/Illustrator Q&A: Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees by Lulu Delacre. Latinx in Publishing. September 2023.
Erika Meza Confronts Fear in ‘As Brave as a Lion.’ Latinx in Publishing. September 2023.
Letisha Marrero Brings Us on a Spiritual Journey in ‘Salsa Magic.’ Dominican Writers Association. September 2023.
Esmeralda Santiago’s “Las Madres” Is a Story of Memory, Love, and Puerto Rico. POPSUGAR Juntos. September 2023.
Claire Jiménez on the Interiority of Puerto Rican Motherhood. In Conversation with Amaris Castillo. Raising Mothers. September 2023.
Review and Author Q&A: Infested by Angel Luis Colón. Latinx in Publishing. August 2023.
Review and Author Q&A: Saving Chupie by Amparo Ortiz and Illustrated by Ronnie Garcia. Latinx in Publishing. August 2023.
Review and Author Q&A: Barely Floating by Lilliam Rivera. Latinx in Publishing. August 2023.
Book Review: Flora La Fresca & The Art of Friendship. Latinx in Publishing. August 2023.
Book Review: What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez. Latinx in Publishing. June 2023.
Stephanie Rodriguez Tackles Tough Questions with Dash of Humor in ‘Doodles from the Boogie Down.’ Dominican Writers Association. April 2023.
Pulitzer winner Lane DeGregory brings her favorite ‘timeless’ stories together in a new anthology. Poynter. April 2023.
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris on Her Debut Picture Book, ‘Plátanos Are Love’ and the Power of Storytelling. Dominican Writers Association. April 2023.
Julian Randall on Setting ‘Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon’ in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Writers Association. February 2023.
José Olivarez on “Promises of Gold,” His Bilingual Poetry Collection Seeped in Love.” POPSUGAR Juntos. February 2023.
Lissette Norman on Writing Dominican Joy in ‘Plátanos Go With Everything.’ Dominican Writers Association. January 2023.
Lissette Norman on Adapting a Family’s Deportation Story in ‘Until Someone Listens.’ Dominican Writers Association. January 2023.
Yaffa S. Santos on the Dominican Ciguapa in New Novel ‘A Touch of Moonlight.’ Dominican Writers Association. October 2022.
Luz Maria Mack’s ‘The Secret of the Plátano’ is Rooted in a Dream. Dominican Writers Association. September 2022.
Angie Cruz on Her Pulsating New Novel ‘How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water.’ Dominican Writers Association. August 2022.
YA Novel ‘What’s Coming to Me’ is a Whole Mood by Francesca Padilla. Dominican Writers Association. August 2022.
Angie Cruz Tells a Brilliant and Indelible Story in ‘How Now to Drown in a Glass of Water.’ Dominican Writers Association. July 2022.
‘How I Became a Mermaid’ is a Raw and Vivid Portrait of Mental Health Struggles. Dominican Writers Association. July 2022.
Adriana Herrera on ‘A Caribbean Heiress in Paris’ and the Hustle of Dominican Women. Dominican Writers Association. May 2022.
‘Neruda on the Park’ is a Masterfully Intricate Story about Gentrification, Home, and Love. Dominican Writers Association. May 2022.
Cleyvis Natera on ‘Neruda on the Park’ & the Deliciousness of Being Dominican. Dominican Writers Association. May 2022.
Elizabeth Acevedo on Transforming her Hair Poem into ‘INHERITANCE: A Visual Poem.’ Dominican Writers Association. May 2022.
‘Witchlings,’ Worldbuilding & Writing for Kids: A Q&A with Author Claribel A. Ortega. Dominican Writers Association. May 2022.
‘High Spirits’ is a Magical and Unflinching Look at the Dominican Diaspora. Dominican Writers Association. April 2022.
Taboo Struggled With His Identity Growing Up — So He Wrote a Kid’s Book on It. Remezcla. December 2021.
‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed’ Author Walks Us Through Powerful Essay Picks. Remezcla. November 2021.
Creating in Crisis: On Book Publishing, Angie Cruz. Remezcla. August 2020.
Elizabeth Acevedo’s ‘Clap When You Land’ Is a Moving Story of Secrets, Grief & Newfound Sisterhood. Remezcla. May 2020.
Bookmarked: ‘A Wedding in Haiti’ by Julia Alvarez. Univision’s Fusion. May 2012.
A Night With Julia Alvarez. Uptown Collective. October 2011.