About The Book Club:

Welcome to The Poder Circle Book Club—a quarterly, themed book club that aims to spark and facilitate important discussion around our shared experiences, our unique stories, and the issues that affect our comunidad. As Poderistas, we want to show the world that libros by Latinxs matter—that our words have Poder. As people, we come from a long tradition of storytellers whose words have sparked movements. We honor that tradition by uplifting Latinx voices, deepening our understanding of the Latinx experience, facilitating discussion, and inspiring action through words with impact. 

 

What To Expect: 

There is no cost to join, all you have to do is subscribe to The Poder Circle Book Club list! Once signed up, you’ll receive:

  • bi-monthly Poder Circle Book Club emails
  • Exclusive Poder Circle Book Club content
  • Invitations to private events including virtual discussions with authors & the Poder Circle community
  • Quarterly discussion guides
  • Plus surprise appearances, giveaways y más

The theme of The Poder Circle Book Club is:

The Power of Awareness

As we step into fall, it’s the perfect time to open our eyes to the world around us and deepen our understanding of the forces that shape our lives. This quarter, the Poder Circle Book Club is embracing The Power of Awareness. Whether it’s uncovering hidden truths, recognizing political dynamics, or reflecting on societal shifts, our theme is all about gaining clarity and taking control of our narratives.

Through our chosen selections, we’ll shine a light on the importance of identity, activism, and resistance. These stories will guide us in understanding how our communities, histories, and personal experiences influence the way we navigate power structures. This season is for uncovering the truth and empowering ourselves with knowledge.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of awareness, one page at a time. Let’s embark on this journey together, sharpening our insights and gaining the wisdom that comes from seeing the world with open eyes.

The Featured Selection

As we explore the theme of The Power of Awareness, we can’t think of a better pair of book to read together than:

About Defectors

About Solis

Get reading and purchase your copy of The Poder Circle’s featured book!

Show your support for Latina authors and order your copy of Defectors and Solis.

Use code PODERBK15 and receive 15% off via Wordupbooks. Defectors link and Solis link. 

About the author Paola Ramos Paola Ramos is an author and Emmy-Award winning journalist. She is a contributor for Telemundo News and MSNBC, where she is the host of “Field Report.” Ramos is a former Correspondent for Vice News. Prior to her career in journalism, Ramos was the Deputy Director of Hispanic Media for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, a political appointee during the Obama Administration, and served in President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. She is also a former Hauser Leader in the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, where she received her Master’s in Public Policy, and recently joined the board of trustees of her alma mater, Barnard College. She is the author of Finding Latin-X: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity. Ramos was born in Miami to Cuban and Mexican parents, grew up in Madrid, and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. Learn More
About the author Paola Mendoza Paola Mendoza is a film director, author of Together We Rise and Sanctuary, activist, and artist working at the leading edge of human rights. A co-founder of the Women’s March, she served as its artistic director. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Glamour, Elle and InStyle. Paola is a co-founder of The Resistance Revival Chorus, The Soze Agency and The Meteor.
about the author Abby Sher Abby Sher is an award-winning writer and performer. She is the author of Miss You Love You Hate You Bye, All the Ways the World Can End, Breaking Free, Amen, Amen, Amen: Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop Praying, and Kissing Snowflakes. Abby has written and performed for the Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, HBO, and NPR.

Deep Dive

After reading our featured book, keep exploring the Poder Circle quarterly theme of The Power of Awareness with a curated selection of works created by Latinas coming soon!

Accessibility 

We understand that times are tough for many and joining a book club is sometimes not within your budget. Poderistas wants to ensure we can make The Poder Circle Book Club accessible to amigas who have a financial need. To honor this, we have reserved a limited amount of books that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who have a need. Please email hola@poderistas.com with the email subject ‘Book Club Accessibility’ to request a copy. In your email, please include your name, mailing information, and the book you’re interested in.