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16 LATINX REMIXES OF CLASSIC STORIES

An ensemble of narrators delivers this collection of 16 classic stories, poems, fairy tales, and myths reimagined with a Latinx spin and frequent genre bending, mostly into sci-fi and fantasy. Each short story utilizes one or more narrators who mostly fit the gender identity of the main character. Each narrator fully commits to their story, emotionally connecting with teens who are experiencing love, claiming autonomy, and fighting fate. Karla Serrato is particularly delightful as she portrays a popular teen vlogger in space and her prejudice toward another shipmate. She also narrates a version of Goldilocks with fangs and a lust for blood. Andrew Joseph Perez's kaleidoscopic performances utilize an impressive range of accents and tones to differentiate characters in both short stories he narrates.

(Speculative fiction anthology. 13-18)

Pub Date: Feb. 6, 2024

Duration: 11 hrs

DD ISBN: 9781666654875

Publisher: Dreamscape

Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026

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    IF WE NEVER END

    Castano captures the message of this teen paranormal romance: Never let life pass you by.

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    Sylvie Castellano goes on an unexpected adventure with a vintage gold watch and Penn, the ghost who comes along with it. Barbara Castano’s narration expresses 18-year-old Sylvie’s loneliness. She’s recovering from a concussion, and while her family members' lives continue without her, Sylvie wishes for a more fulfilled life; she wants to have fun as well as take on new responsibilities. Alongside Penn, Sylvie embarks on a series of summer activities, which Castano describes beautifully. But Castano's optimistic tones turn grave as the story unfolds.

    Castano captures the message of this teen paranormal romance: Never let life pass you by. (Speculative romance. 14-18)

    Pub Date: March 3, 2026

    Duration: 8 hrs, 16 mins

    DD ISBN: 9781547619481

    Publisher: Bloomsbury

    Review Posted Online: April 7, 2026

    Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026

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      TWIN TIDES

      This young adult audiobook is full of secrets and lies.

      When they were 4, identical twins Aria and Caliste’s mother, Grace, disappeared, and the sisters were separated. Years later, Grace’s body is discovered in a lake haunted by the Ghoul. The two young women travel to Minnesota and uncover family secrets—including each other’s existence. Narrators Rebecca Ho and Chantria Tram capture the twins’ emotions as they discover what has been kept hidden from them. Carolina Do exquisitely performs the point of view of the Ghoul. However, audible pick-ups make this production sound uneven and may distract from the listening experience.

      This young adult audiobook is full of secrets and lies.

      Pub Date: Dec. 9, 2025

      Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins

      DD ISBN: 9798217157983

      Publisher: Listening Library

      Review Posted Online: Feb. 10, 2026

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