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A Best Book of 2023 - USA Today, Vogue.com, HipLatina, Largehearted Boy "With tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp cultural criticism, this novel is an unforgettable exploration of diasporic identity politics and the dangers of wanting to belong at any cost." —Xochitl Gonzalez, The TODAY Show"L... Read More about Candelaria: A Novel

NOW IN PAPERBACK FEATURING A SHORT STORY FROM THE FORTHCOMING COLLECTION BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT, JESUS IS ALIVE"A macabre love story that casts an inquisitive eye on Latinidad, womanhood, and celebrity worship."—Keely Weiss, Harper's Bazaar"Melissa Lozada-Oliva's surreal novel-in-verse is sure ... Read More about Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse

One of the most original performance poets of her generation, Melissa Lozada-Oliva has captivated crowds across the country and online with her vivid narratives. Humorous and biting, personal and communal, self-deprecating and unapologetically self-loving, peluda (meaning "hairy" or "hairy beast") i... Read More about Peluda (Button Poetry)

A Best Book of 2023 - USA Today, Vogue.com, HipLatina, Largehearted Boy "With tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp cultural criticism, this novel is an unforgettable exploration of diasporic identity politics and the dangers of wanting to belong at any cost." —Xochitl Gonzalez, The TODAY Show"L... Read More about Candelaria: A Novel

"A feverish story of young adulthood, exploring how fandom and obsession shape how we relate to the world . . . Dreaming of You navigates the complexities of Latinx identity, self-loathing, love, and the loneliness of drifting into adulthood." —Miguel Salazar, Vulture"At the center of this explorati... Read More about Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse