In honor of Latin American History Month, we updated our list of leadership books with 181 leadership books written by Hispanic/ Latino/ Latinx authors. This list is meant to be a resource, not an official endorsement. The books are not ranked or listed in any particular order.
Check out our other leadership book lists by authors who identify as LGBTQIA+, AANHPI, Native American, women, Black and those who identify as having disabilities.
- !Viva Latina!: Wisdom from Remarkable Women to Inspire and Empower — Sandra Velasquez
- ¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family — Yasmin Ramirez
- ¡Rise up, Mi Gente! A Roadmap for Latinos to Achieve Success in Corporate America — Jesse A. Mejia
- [Un]framing the “Bad Woman”: Sor Juana, Malinche, Coyolxauhqui, and othe rebels with a cause — Alicia Gaspar de Alba
- A Cup of Water Under My Bed: A Memoir — Daisy Hernández
- A Holistic Approach to Your Career — Blanca De La Rosa
- A House of My Own: Stories From My Life — Sandra Cisneros
- Accordian Eulogies — Noe Alvarez
- Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader — Hermina Ibarra
- Almost a Woman — Esmeralda Santiago
- Always Running: La Vida Loca – gang days in L.A. — Luis J. Rodriguez
- American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise — Eduardo Porter
- Amplify Your Influence — René Rodríguez
- An American Son: A Memoir — Marco Rubio
- An Organizer’s Tale — Cesar Chavez
- An Unlikely Journey: Waking up from My American Dream — Julián Castro
- And A Voice to Sing With: A Memoir — Joan Baez
- AOC: The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes — Lynda Lopez
- Autentico: The definitive guide to Latino career success — Robert Rodriguez
- Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from a Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon — Alfredo Quinones-Hinjosa
- Becoming La Jefa – A Bold Latina Memoir on Leadership, Identity, and Breaking Barriers — Samí Haiman-Marrero
- Being Brown: Sonia Sotomayor and the Latino Question — Lázaro Lima
- Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Everyone — Leticia Nieto
- Bird of Paradise: How I became a Latina — Raquel Cepeda
- Borderlands / La Frontera: The New Mestiza — Gloria Anzaldúa
- Born Bold — Onaysia Martinez
- Breaking Ground and Barriers: Hispanic Women Developing Effective Leadership — Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, Ph.D.
- Brown Church: Five centuries of Latina/o Social justice, theology, and identity — Robert Chao Romero
- Brown Enough — Christopher Rivas
- Build a Beautiful Business con Confianza — Rosalie Ennes
- Burnt out to Lit Up — Daisy Auger-Dominguez
- Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me — Hady Méndez
- Calling Forth the Waves? — Janine Hernandez
- CAREER WITH INTENTION: Your Guide to Find the Clarity, Confidence and Courage for Your Next Move — Diana Bernal
- Children of the Land: A Memoir — Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
- Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice — Alma Zaragoza-Petty
- Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth — Daisy Hernández
- Crux: A cross-border memoir — Jean Guerrero
- Culture-Minded — Adriana Vaccaro
- Dear America: Notes of an undocumented citizen — Jose Antonio Vargas
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race — Caprice Hollins and Ilsa Govan
- Dream Big — Deborah Rosado Shaw
- Dream First: How to Quit Overthinking and Make it Happen — Ellen Marie Bennett
- Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters are Making History in Congress — Linda Sánchez
- Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear into Pride, Power, and Real Change — Cristina Jiménez
- El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition — David Hayes-Bautista
- Empower Yourself for an Amazing Career — Blanca De La Rosa
- Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment — Ilhiana Rojas Saldana
- Farmworker’s Daughter: Growing up Mexican American — Rose Castillo Guilbault
- Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant Child — Emma Gonzalez
- Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa — Jannese Torres
- Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity — Paola Ramos
- Finding Manana: A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus — Mirta Ojito
- First-Gen, NextGen: A Guide to Thriving as a First-Generation Latinx in the Next Generation of the American Workforce — Victoria F. Banuelos
- Frida — Barbara Mujica
- From Farmworker to Astronaut — Jose Hernandez
- From the Border to the Boardroom: A Journey from Poverty to Passionate Purpose — Griselda Castro Abousleman
- From the Streets to Corporate America: The Power of Mindset & Method: Corner to Cubicle — Amervis López Cobb
- From the Texas Cotton Fields to the United States Tax Court — Mary Theresa (Terry) Vasquez, Anthony Head
- Gaby Brimmer: An Autobiography in Three Voices — Gaby Brimmer, Elena Poniatowska
- Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood — Robyn Moreno
- Gmorning, Gnight!: Little pep talks for me & you — Lin-Mauel Miranda
- Growing American Roots — Bob Menendez
- Healing Journey: Surviving Domestic Violence — Lupe Valdez
- Hermanas: Deepening our identity and growing our influence — Natialia Kohn Rivera
- Hispanic Women Seeking Higher Leadership Roles in Business — Syliva C. Motta, PhD
- Homeless by Choice — Roy Juarez Jr.
- How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing: A Practical Guide for Retailers and Decision-Makers — Adriana Rivas
- I Got This: To Gold and Beyond — Lauren Hernandez
- In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror — Anthony D. Romero
- In My Own Words: A Memoir — Eva Peron
- In the Country We Love: My Family Divided — Diane Guerrero
- In The Dream House: A Memoir — Carmen Maria Machado
- In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage — Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
- Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace — Daisy Auger-Dominguez
- Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism — Laura E. Gómez
- Isabel’s Hand-Me-Down Dreams — Isabel Lopez
- Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth — Ltc. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
- Justice & Space Matter in a Strong, Unified Latino Community — Kathy Bussert-Web, et. al.
- La Nueva California: Latinos from Pioneers to Post-Millenials — David Hayes-Bautista
- Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories from Inspiring Women — Catherine Munos Garces, Monica Rivera, et al
- Latina Leadership Lessons: Fifty Latinas Speak — Delia Garcia (editor)
- Latina Madrina: Stories, Lessons, and Hard Truths From A Brown Latina In Tech — Julissa S. Germosén
- Latinas in Aviation — Jacqueline S. Ruiz
- Latinas in Corporate: Overcoming Cultural Obstacles While Juggling a Career and a Family — Myriam Del Angel
- Latinas in Real Estate: Stories of Passion, Resilience, and Breaking Barriers of Latinas in the Real Estate Industry — Maggie Antillon-Mathews
- Latinas Rising Up in HR — Priscilla Guasso
- Latinas Rising Up In HR Volume III Executive Edition: Inspirational Stories of Human Resources Professionals Leading, Thriving, and Breaking Barriers — Priscilla Guasso
- Latinization and the Latino Leader: How to Value Professionals — Cristina Benitez & Marlene Gonzalez
- Latino and Latina Leaders of the 21st Century — Kay (Kayla) S. Garcia
- Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph — Mickey Ibarra, Maria Pérez-Brown
- Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit Hispanic Professionals — Robert Rodriguez
- Latinos in American Society: Families and Communities in Transition — Dr. Ruth Enid Zambrana
- Latinx Business Success: How Latinx Ingenuity, Innovation, and Tenacity are Driving Some of the World’s Biggest Companies — Frank Carbajal and José Morey
- Latinx: The New Force in American Politics — Ed Morales
- Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows — Charles P. Garcia
- Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education — Annmarie Caño
- Leading with Psychological Safety: 52 Essential Practices for a Year of Building Trust and Empowering Teams — Amervis López Cobb
- Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs — Nathalie Molina Niño
- Leaving Little Havana: A memoir of Miami’s Cuban ghetto — Cecilia M. Fernandez
- Life Is A Beautiful Journey: 15 Ways To Create A Life Full Of Joy and Gratitude — Janine Hernandez
- Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America — Margarita Longoria
- Love Is the Path: An Immigrant’s Journey to Belonging Through the Workplace — Claudia Cardozo
- MAMI on a Mission! Mujeres Alcanzando Metas Imposibles: A Guide Towards Healing, Self-Discovery, and Walking in Confidence! — Mariana Moreno Monterrubio
- Me — Ricky Martin
- Mean — Myriam Gurba
- Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines — Stephanie Elizondo Griest
- Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget — Reyna Grande
- More than Ready: Be Strong and Be You . . . and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise — Cecilia Muñoz
- My (Underground) American Dream — Julissa Arce
- My Beloved World — Sonia Sotomayor
- My Invented Country: a Nostalgic Journey Through Chile — Isabel Allende
- My Time to Speak: Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race — Ilia Calederon
- Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America — María Hinojosa
- Palatable, Profitable, & Dying Inside — Jackie Roby
- Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist — Sylvia Acevedo
- Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real — Mariana Atencio
- Persevere with Power: What Heaven Starts, Hell Cannot Stop — Samuel Rodriguez.
- Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety: My Journey Through Depression, Bulimia, and Addiction — Yvonne Castañeda
- Powerhouse Principles: Blueprints for Real Estate Success — Jorge Perez
- Presevere with Power: What Heaven Starts, Hell Cannot Stop — Samuel Rodriguez
- Presumed Incompetent: Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia — Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, et. al.
- Professional Life Skills for Young Adults: 7 Keys to Empower Career Readiness — Christianne Meneses Jacobs
- Pursuing a better tomorrow — Blanca De La Rosa
- Ready, Set, Manifest: A Handbook for the in-between and leaps in life — Debbie Lacey
- Rita Moreno: A Memoir — Rita Moreno
- Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a multicultural age — Juana Bordas
- Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self Reliant and Rich in Every Way — Nely Galán
- Sexy Confidence™: A U.S. Marine’s Blueprint for Women to Command their Seat at the Table to become Bold, Beautiful, & Bulletproof — Sandra Gonzalez
- Silencing Gender, Age, Ethnicity and Cultural Biases in Leadership — Camilla A. Montoya, et. al.
- Solito: A Memoir — Javier Zamora
- Spirit Run: A 6000 Mile Marathon Through America’s Stolen Land — Noe Alvarez
- Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill — Luis Gutiérrez
- Take a Stand: Lessons from Rebels — Jorge Ramos
- Take Charge of your Brand: Personal Brand for Professional Success — Guisselle Nuñez
- Taking On the System: Rules for Change in a Digital Era — Markos Moulitsas Zuniga
- Tattoos and Pearls: Combining Street Wisdom with Corporate Strategy — Miriam Simon
- The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Us All — Andrés Tapia (coauthor)
- The Buena Salud Guide to Understanding Depression and Enjoying Life — Jane Delgado
- The Devil’s Highway, A True Story — Luis Alberto Urrea
- The Engine of America: Secrets to Small Business Success — Hector V. Barreto
- The Far Away Brothers: Two young migrants and the making of an American life — Lauren Markham
- The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times — Anita L. Sanchez
- The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas — Monica Muñoz Martinez
- The Latina Guide to Health: Consejos and Caring Answers — Jane Delgado
- The Latino Advantage in the Workplace — Mariela Dabbah, Arturo Poiré
- The Leadership Shift: Positioning of Latino Business Leaders — Dr. Nilda Perez
- The Life Agreement: Own The Courage To Pursue Your Soul’s Ambitions — Sandra Noemi Torres
- The Light In Times Of Darkness — Janine Hernandez
- The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed As You Are — Alicia Menendez
- The Man Who Could Move Clouds — Ingrid Rojas Contreras
- The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self Care — Anna Borges
- The Power Manual: How to Master Complex Power Dynamics — Cyndi Suarez
- The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, inclusion, and contribution — Juana Bordas
- The Prince of Los Cocuyos — Richard Blanco
- The Secret Principles of Genius — I.C. Robledo
- The Soul of a Woman — Isabel Allende
- The Story of Latinos and Education in American History — Dr. Abdín Noboa-Ríos
- The Undocumented Americans — Karla Conejo Villavicencio
- The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light — Carlos Santana
- The Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond — Diana Maldonado
- The Virtuous Circle: Restore Your Confidence, Bounce Back, and Emerge Stronger — Gaby Natale
- This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators — Shelly Kurtz
- Thriving in the Fight: A Survival Manual for Latinas — Denise Padin Collazo
- Through the Dark — Yolanda Nava
- Tias and Primas, On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us — Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
- Today’s Inspired Latina Volume X: Life Stories Of Success In The Face of Adversity — Jacqueline S. Ruiz (Author), Ana Larrea-Albert
- Unapologetically You: Your Guide to Rise Without Compromise — Gina Cano
- Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets and Rising Together — Valerie Aloe
- Undocumented: A Dominican boy’s odyssey from a homeless shelter to the Ivy League — Dan-el Padilla Peralta
- Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League — Dan-el Padilla Peralta
- Unshaken: Women Rising, Leading, and Living Unapologetically — Blanca De La Rosa
- Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps to Conquer the Stock Market — Linda Garcia
- When I Was Alone with God From: Brokenness to Healing — Damaris Falcon-Santiago
- When I Was Puerto Rican — Esmeralda Santiago
- Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora — Saraciea J. Fennell (Editor)
- You Don’t Have to Like Me: Essays on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Feminism — Alida Nugent
- Your Power Within: Inner Guidance — Blanca De La Rosa
- Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self — Arivee Vargas
- Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use it — Jamie Margolin
- Youth, Identity, Power: The Chicano Movement — Carlos Munoz Jr.
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