The University of Arizona Press
September 10, 2025
We are pleased to announce that many of our books and authors were recently recognized as finalists and honorable mentions in the 2025 International Latino Book Awards! Congratulations to all!
All finalists will earn a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award at the October 25th International Latino Book Awards Ceremony at the Concert Hall at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA.
FINALISTS
They Call You Back: A Lost History, A Search, A Memoir – Victor Villaseñor Best Latino Focused Nonfiction Book Award
Frontera Madre(hood): Brown Mothers Challenging Oppression and Transborder Violence at the U.S.-Mexico Border – Best Women’s Issues Book
Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States – Best Academic Themed Book, College Level
Mujeres de Maiz en Movimiento: Spiritual Artivism, Healing Justice, and Feminist Praxis – Best Women’s Issues Book
Mujeres de Maiz en Movimiento: Spiritual Artivism, Healing Justice, and Feminist Praxis – Best Academic Themed Book, College Level
Mujeres de Maiz en Movimiento: Spiritual Artivism, Healing Justice, and Feminist Praxis – Best Latina Themed Book
HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Molino: A Memoir – Best First Book (Nonfiction), English
Writing that Matters: A Handbook for Chicanx and Latinx Studies – Best Academic Themed Book, College Level
The International Latino Book Awards recognize excellence in literature, honoring books written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with the goal of “growing the awareness for books written by, for and about Latinos.”
Once again, congratulations!
