Daisy Hernández

Sep 16, 2024 | beacon.org | Daisy Hernandez |Daisy Hernández

“I wish this book had been available for me when I was making my foolish way in my perilous 20s, but how glorious that it’s available now.”—Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango StreetA Colombian-Cuban daughter’s story of becoming her own person, finding herself in community, and building a new queer lifeDaisy Hernández was raised by women: Her mother, who warned of la envidia and men who seduce with pastries.

Sep 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Ale Russian |Daisy Hernandez |Daisy Hernández

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Famous Hispanic actors have taken on beloved fictional roles, like Jenna Ortega did with the iconic character Wednesday Addams, and made Emmys history as Pedro Pascal did after becoming the first Latino to be nominated in the lead actor category in 25 years. And some Hispanic Americans are known for creating masterful works of art like Lin-Manuel Miranda did with his Broadway hit Hamilton.

Sep 13, 2024 | lithub.com | Daisy Hernandez |Daisy Hernández

In the years since this memoir was first published, readers have asked me a number of questions: What does your family think of the book? How did you start writing a memoir in essays? Is the book available in Spanish? The question that took me by surprise, though, came in 2020 on the eve of the pandemic. After a book reading at Vanderbilt University, a Black student in the audience wanted to know about love. How do you experience love? she asked.

Aug 9, 2024 | tricycle.org | Daisy Hernandez |Daisy Hernández

Janet tapped the remote control for her television. She tapped again. She explained that she wanted to find the Spanish cartoon channel for her toddler, Carlos, so she and I could talk. Her younger child, 8 months old, slept soundly in the bedroom, within earshot. Carlos, toy car in hand, looked anxiously at the screen, then squealed in delight as cartoon figures bloomed on the screen. The boy was delighted, and so was Janet.

Jul 29, 2024 | harpersbazaararabia.com | Daisy Hernandez |Daisy Hernández

This is Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the Kingdom’s first all-villa property. From the moment you arrive, greeted by staff in traditional Bahraini attire, you’re immersed in an atmosphere of elegance and tradition. The experience begins with a refreshing orange blossom hand-washing ritual in a palace-like courtyard adorned with lush greenery, setting the tone for a stay that’s nothing short of regal.