{"id":10038,"date":"2025-05-30T11:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plugoarts.com\/blog\/cocinas-kirkus-review\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:17:52","slug":"cocinas-kirkus-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plugoarts.com\/blog\/cocinas-kirkus-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocinas\u2019 Kirkus Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kirkus Review: FROM COCINAS TO LUCHA LIBRE RINGSIDES<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A LATINX COMICS ANTHOLOGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the Latinographix series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EDITED BY FREDERICK LUIS ALDAMA<\/a> & ANGELA M. S\u00c1NCHEZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELEASE DATE: AUG. 13, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many readers will find a story that resonates with them in this broad-ranging anthology..<\/p>\nKirkus Reviews<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The vibrant cover art depicting a luchador eating a taco is the perfect teaser for what this anthology has in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editors Aldama and S\u00e1nchez divide the work into two major sections\u2014\u201cCocinas\u201d and \u201cSports y Locura\u201d\u2014each of which contains chapters that group works together by themes, including \u201cBuilding Bridges, Building Community\u201d and \u201cBelonging\u2026Dolor y Alegr\u00eda.\u201d The authors and illustrators run with the inspiration provided by food and sports, exploring the nuances of diaspora culture and belonging through the lens of their diverse Latinx heritages. The varied artistic styles include both full-color and black-and-white illustrations. While the central focus on Latinx identity is strongly developed throughout, some of the entries feel too similar to one another to stand out on their own, making this collection better for dipping into and browsing than reading cover to cover. Some stories are brief and humorous while others are longer, more thoughtful pieces reflecting on serious topics. The strongest narratives are the ones rooted in memoir and family history\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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