CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

On 2026-10-01, Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY" in the House.

CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Latino Book Review's 10th Anniversary. For the last 10 years, Latino Book Review has worked diligently to make sure Latino voices have their rightful place among the Nation's great contributors to arts and literature across the United States. Latino Book Review was founded in 2016 with the purpose of elevating the voices of our Nation's Latino communities. In offering a forum for book reviews, news and scholarly articles, podcasts, art and more, they provide audiences with a reverent celebration of Latino cultural heritage. In their first decade, Latino Book Review has achieved remarkable accomplishments. They have included contributions from over 500 authors, provided students in higher education from across the country with the opportunity to publish their work, and gave the recipients of nationally acclaimed awards the chance to share their journey. In their first 10 years, across their platforms, they have promoted Latino contributions to our Nation's cultural landscape to over 100,000 individuals. Not only does this anniversary mark the recognition of the growing legacy of the organization, but it also celebrates Latino Book Review's relocation to San Antonio, Texas. It is a tremendous honor to welcome the organization to a city whose identity is deeply rooted in an immense pride in its Latino culture. Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebration of Latino Book Review's 10th Anniversary. May they continue to shed light upon the stories, voices, and images that define our Nation's Latino communities. ____________________