Vanessa

Latina Writing Comunidad

Arts EN ↓ 58 episodes

ATTENTION: Please fill out this survey! https://forms.gle/gFNR5m5PQPEq51617I am currently working with a mentor to make Chick Lit Podcast a success. One of her requests was to survey my listeners. Your feedback will directly influence the future direction of the podcast and ensure it continues to resonate with amazing listeners like you. Gracias! Vanessa reviews books she thinks Latinas, women, and millennials would enjoy. In each episode, she discusses any parallels between the book and her experiences as a woman, Latina, ex-teacher, and therapy advocate.

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Author

Vanessa

Episodes

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, by Tehlor Kay Mejia 06.10.2023 16:07

A sweet and heartwarming story about a young Latina who discovers her magical powers and uses them to save her friend and other missing children. The book is rich in Latinx culture and explores important themes such as classism, colorism, and the importance of family and community. The book features a strong and relatable Latina protagonist. Pao is intelligent, resourceful, and determined to save...

Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt 29.09.2023 16:25

Table of contents : Vanessa feels like women lose their silliness as they age because they need to mature and handle everything in life. She shares what she does to intentionally be silly. Vanessa describes the writing style of the chapters when they’re written in Tova, Cameron, and the octopus’s point of view. Vanessa anticipates the book title drop every time she’s reading so she mentions her t...

Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner 22.09.2023 22:24

Vanessa shares how Michelle being half Korean resonated with her- everything from the food, cultural differences, and identity. Trigger Warning (TW) - Parental death.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin 15.09.2023 25:42

*Spoilers* Vanessa shares a recap of the book, her thoughts on the storyline, and why video games aren't as bad as our parents told us they were!

Lady Tan's Circle of Women, by Lisa See 08.09.2023 32:29

*SPOILERS* Vanessa gives a run down on the author, the book, and her opinions of the book as well!

Seven Year Slip, by Ashley Poston 25.08.2023 8:23

SPOILERS, lots and lots of spoilers. Vanessa shares what she liked, what she didn't like, what made her cry, and pretty much every single thought she had about the book so if you've read it, listen and let her know what you think!!!

Therapy 28.07.2023 8:43

How to get in touch with therapists, how to pay for them, questions to ask when interviewing them, and more

Trailer 29.06.2023 0:38

Vanessa introduces herself, shares some background info on her life, and welcomes you to the show. Thank you for listening!