Judith Ortiz Cofer

A collection of short stories, essays, and poems explores the larger truths about life and living by examining the lives of Puerto Ricans in a New Jersey barrio

Prose and Poetry

The Latin Deli

This book has lovely poems and passages that reminded me of my grandparents and provided some context to the culture my family came from. I loved the poem “The Witch’s Husband” the most. The discussions on race and class seemed a tiny bit dated and not fleshed out enough to make a true and strong impact. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book of essays and poems and short stories. 🇵🇷

The Latin Deli Prose and Poetry

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