We created this list of 131 Leadership Books Written by Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Authors to promote leadership narratives written by the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community. This list is meant to be a resource, not an official endorsement. The books are not ranked or listed in any particular order.

1. Me by Ricky Martin
2. And A Voice to Sing With: A Memoir by Joan Baez
3. The Gloria Anzaldúa Reader (Latin America Otherwise) by Gloria Anzaldúa
4. Borderlands / La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria Anzaldúa
5. Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
6. In the Time of the Butterflies by Julie Alvarez
7. Farmworker’s Daughter: Growing up Mexican American by Rose Castillo Guilbault
8. The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution by Juana Bordas
9. When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
10. Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age by Juana Bordas
11. Autentíco: The definitive guide to Latino Career Success by Robert Rodriguez
12. Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity by Robert Chao Romero
13. Hermanas: Deepening Our Identity and Growing Our Influence by Natalia Kohn Rivera
14. Isabel’s Hand-Me-Down Dreams by Isabel Lopez
15. Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami’s Cuban Ghetto by Cecilia M. Fernandez
16. Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda
17. [Un]framing the “Bad Woman”:Sor Juana, Malinche, Coylxauhqui, and other rebels with a cause by Alicia Gaspar de Alba
18. Always Running: La Vida Loca – Gang Days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodriguez
19. Cruz: A Cross-Border Memoir by Jean Guerrero
20. Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
21. Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League by Dan-el Padilla Peralta
22. The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life by Lauren Markham
23. My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
24. Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories from Inspiring Women by Catherine Munos Garces, Monica Rivera, et al
25. An Organizer’s Tale by Cesar Chavez
26. My Time to Speak: Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race by Ilia Calederon
27. Rita Moreno: A Memoir by Rita Moreno
28. American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise by Eduardo Porter
29. My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive by Julissa Arce
30. The Virtuous Circle: Restore Your Confidence, Bounce Back, and Emerge Stronger by Gaby Natale
31. Self Made: Become Empowered, Self Reliant and Rich in Every Way by Nely Galán
32. Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph edited by Micky Ibarra and Maria Pérez-Brown
33. Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs by Nathalie Molina Niño
34. The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende
35. In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado
36. Once I was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America by María Hinojosa
37. More than Ready: Be Strong and Be You…and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise by Cecilia Muñoz
38. Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real by Mariana Atencio
39. Take Charge of Your Brand: Quick and Simple Techniques to Help You Own and Manage Your Personal Brand for Professional and Personal Success by Guisselle Nuñez
40. In the Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero
41. Frida by Barbara Mujica
42. Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paolo Ramos
43. The Undocumented Americans by Karla Conejo Villavicenci
44. AOC: The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes by Lynda Lopez
45. Latinx: The New Force in American Politics by Ed Morales
46. Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines by Stephanie Elizondo Griest
47. Being Brown: Sonia Sotomayer and the Latino Question by Lázaro Lima
48. An Unlikely Journey: Waking up from My American Dream by Julián Castro
49. Hispanic Women Seeking Higher Leadership Roles in Business by Sylvia C. Motta, PhD
50. Wild Tongues Can’t be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora edited by Saraciea J. Fennell
51. The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Latino Business Leaders by Dr. Nilda Perez
52. ¡Rise up, Mi Gente! A Roadmap for Latinos to Achieve Success in Corporate America by Jesse A Mejia
53. Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez
54. The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Us All coauthored by Andrés Tapia
55. When We Make It by Elisabeth Velasquez
56. I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchéz
57. Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Develop Hispanic Professionals by Robert Rodriguez
58. Silencing Gender, Age, Ethnicity, and Cultural Biases in Leadership by Camilla A. Montoya, Julieta V. García. et al.
59. Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace by Daisy Auger-Dominguez
60. Latinas Rising Up in HR: Inspirational Stories of Human Resources Professional Leading, Thriving, and Breaking Barriers by Priscilla Guasso
61. The Secret Principles of Genius: The Key to Unlocking Your Hidden Genius Potential by I.C. Robledo
62. I Got This: To Gold and Beyond by Lauren Hernandez
63. The Engine of America: The Secrets to Small Business Success from Entrepreneurs Who Have Made It by Jane Delgado
64. The Latina Guide to Health: Consejos and Caring Answers by Jane Delgado
65. Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant Child by Emma Gonzalez
66. Los Amos del Mundo Están al Acecho by Cristina Martin Jimenez
67. Growing American Roots by Bob Menendez
68. Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters are Making History in Congress by Linda Sánchez
69. Healing Journey: Surviving Domestic Violence by Lupe Valdez
70. La Nueva California: Latinos from Pioneers to Post-Millennials by David Hayes-Bautista
71. El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition by David Hayes-Bautista
72. Latinas in Aviation by Jacqueline S. Ruiz
73. Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from a Migrant Farm Worker to brain Surgeon by Alfredo Quinones-Hinjosa
74. The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light by Carlos Santana
75. Take a Stand: Lessons from Rebels by Jorge Ramos
76. The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas by Monica Muñoz Martinez
77. Powerhouse Principles: The Ultimate Blueprint for Real Estate Success in an Ever-Changing Market by Jorge Perez
78. The Buena Salud Guide to Understanding Depression and Enjoying Life by Jane Delgado
79. Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows: Learn How to Inspire Others, Achieve Greatness , and Find Success in Any Organization by Charles P. Garcia
80. Persevere with Power: What Heaven Starts, Hell Cannot Stop by Samuel Rodriguez
81. In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror by Anthony D. Romero
82. One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History by Ted Cruz
83. Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill by Luis Gutiérrez
84. An American Son: A Memoir by Marco Rubio
85. The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
86. A House of My Own: Stories from My Life by Sandra Cisneros
87. Spirit Run: A 6000 Mile Marathon Through America’s Stolen Land by Noe Alvarez
88. Dirty Girls Social Club by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
89. Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
90. The Latino Advantage in the Workplace by Mariela Dabbah and Arturo Poiré
91. Dream Big by Deborah Rosado Shaw
92. Youth, Identity, Power: The Chicano Movement by Carlos Munoz Jr.
93. Mean by Myriam Gurba
94. Presumed Incompetent: The Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia by Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, Yolanda Flores Niemann, and Carmen G. González
95. Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with his Mother by Sonia Nazarrio
96. A Passion for Politics (Mission Bells) by Anita Perez Ferguson
97. Latinos in American Society: Families and Communities in Transition by Dr. Ruth Enid Zambrana
98. Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth by Ltc. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
99. Homeless my Choice by Roy Juarez Jr.
100. The Story of Latinos and Education in American History by Dr. Abdín Noboa-Ríos
101. A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
102. The Deepest Roots: Finding Food and Community on a Pacific Northwest Island by Kathleen Alcalá
103. Más Allá de la Justicia by Maria de lourdes Victoria
104. The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by Alicia Menendez
105. Ready, Set, Manifest!: A Handbook for the In-betweens and Leaps in Life by Debbie Lacey
106. Hurdles in the Dark by Elvira K. Gonzalez
107. In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
108. Through the Dark by Yolanda Nava
109. Thriving in the Fight: A Survival Manual for Latinas on the Front Lines of Change by Denise Padin Collazo
110. Justice & Space Matter in a Strong, Unified Latino Community by Kathy Bussert-Web, Maria Eugenia Diaz, Krystal A Yanez
111. Breaking Ground and Barriers: Hispanic Women Developing Effective Leadership by Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, Ph.D.
112. Latinization and the Latino Leader: How to Value, Develop, and Advance Latino Professionals by Cristina Benitez & Marlene Gonzalez
113. Latino and Latina Leaders of the 21^st Century: Ordinary Beginnings, Extraordinary Outcomes by Kay (Kayla) S. Garcia
114. Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories from Inspiring Women by Catherine Munoz-Garces, Monica Rivera, Lizza Monet Morales, Celia Garcia, Veronica Corona, Maggie Antillon Mathews, Roxana Damas, and Jennifer Ibarra
115. The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self Care by Anna Borges
116. Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Hermina Ibarra
117. You Don’t Have to Like Me: Essays on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Feminism by Alida Nugent
118. Children of the Land: A Memoir by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
119. Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market by Linda Garcia
120. Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
121. Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America by Margarita Longoria
122. Chinoga: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice by Alma Zaragoza-Petty
123. A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
124. Human-Centered Data Science: An Introduction by Cecilia Aragon
125. In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
126. You Sound Like A White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa Arce
127. Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
128. Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America by Luis A. Miranda Jr.
129. Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico by Jamie Figueroa
130. Belonging: A Daughter’s Search for Identity Through Loss and Love by Michelle Miller
131. The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Organizations: How Diverse and Equitable Enterprises will Transform the World by Andrés T. Tapia, Fayruz Kirtzman

We created this list to promote leadership narratives written by the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community. 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, and those who identify as having disabilities.

1. Me by Ricky Martin
2. And A Voice to Sing With: A Memoir by Joan Baez
3. The Gloria Anzaldúa Reader (Latin America Otherwise) by Gloria Anzaldúa
4. Borderlands / La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria Anzaldúa
5. Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
6. In the Time of the Butterflies by Julie Alvarez
7. Farmworker’s Daughter: Growing up Mexican American by Rose Castillo Guilbault
8. The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution by Juana Bordas
9. When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
10. Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age by Juana Bordas
11. Autentíco: The definitive guide to Latino Career Success by Robert Rodriguez
12. Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity by Robert Chao Romero
13. Hermanas: Deepening Our Identity and Growing Our Influence by Natalia Kohn Rivera
14. Isabel’s Hand-Me-Down Dreams by Isabel Lopez
15. Leaving Little Havana: A Memoir of Miami’s Cuban Ghetto by Cecilia M. Fernandez
16. Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda
17. [Un]framing the “Bad Woman”:Sor Juana, Malinche, Coylxauhqui, and other rebels with a cause by Alicia Gaspar de Alba
18. Always Running: La Vida Loca – Gang Days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodriguez
19. Cruz: A Cross-Border Memoir by Jean Guerrero
20. Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
21. Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League by Dan-el Padilla Peralta
22. The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life by Lauren Markham
23. My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
24. Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories from Inspiring Women by Catherine Munos Garces, Monica Rivera, et al
25. An Organizer’s Tale by Cesar Chavez
26. My Time to Speak: Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race by Ilia Calederon
27. Rita Moreno: A Memoir by Rita Moreno
28. American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise by Eduardo Porter
29. My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive by Julissa Arce
30. The Virtuous Circle: Restore Your Confidence, Bounce Back, and Emerge Stronger by Gaby Natale
31. Self Made: Become Empowered, Self Reliant and Rich in Every Way by Nely Galán
32. Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph edited by Micky Ibarra and Maria Pérez-Brown
33. Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs by Nathalie Molina Niño
34. The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende
35. In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado
36. Once I was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America by María Hinojosa
37. More than Ready: Be Strong and Be You…and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise by Cecilia Muñoz
38. Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real by Mariana Atencio
39. Take Charge of Your Brand: Quick and Simple Techniques to Help You Own and Manage Your Personal Brand for Professional and Personal Success by Guisselle Nuñez
40. In the Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero
41. Frida by Barbara Mujica
42. Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paolo Ramos
43. The Undocumented Americans by Karla Conejo Villavicenci
44. AOC: The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes by Lynda Lopez
45. Latinx: The New Force in American Politics by Ed Morales
46. Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines by Stephanie Elizondo Griest
47. Being Brown: Sonia Sotomayer and the Latino Question by Lázaro Lima
48. An Unlikely Journey: Waking up from My American Dream by Julián Castro
49. Hispanic Women Seeking Higher Leadership Roles in Business by Sylvia C. Motta, PhD
50. Wild Tongues Can’t be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora edited by Saraciea J. Fennell
51. The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Latino Business Leaders by Dr. Nilda Perez
52. ¡Rise up, Mi Gente! A Roadmap for Latinos to Achieve Success in Corporate America by Jesse A Mejia
53. Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez
54. The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of Us All coauthored by Andrés Tapia
55. When We Make It by Elisabeth Velasquez
56. I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchéz
57. Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Develop Hispanic Professionals by Robert Rodriguez
58. Silencing Gender, Age, Ethnicity, and Cultural Biases in Leadership by Camilla A. Montoya, Julieta V. García. et al.
59. Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace by Daisy Auger-Dominguez
60. Latinas Rising Up in HR: Inspirational Stories of Human Resources Professional Leading, Thriving, and Breaking Barriers by Priscilla Guasso
61. The Secret Principles of Genius: The Key to Unlocking Your Hidden Genius Potential by I.C. Robledo
62. I Got This: To Gold and Beyond by Lauren Hernandez
63. The Engine of America: The Secrets to Small Business Success from Entrepreneurs Who Have Made It by Jane Delgado
64. The Latina Guide to Health: Consejos and Caring Answers by Jane Delgado
65. Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant Child by Emma Gonzalez
66. Los Amos del Mundo Están al Acecho by Cristina Martin Jimenez
67. Growing American Roots by Bob Menendez
68. Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters are Making History in Congress by Linda Sánchez
69. Healing Journey: Surviving Domestic Violence by Lupe Valdez
70. La Nueva California: Latinos from Pioneers to Post-Millennials by David Hayes-Bautista
71. El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition by David Hayes-Bautista
72. Latinas in Aviation by Jacqueline S. Ruiz
73. Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from a Migrant Farm Worker to brain Surgeon by Alfredo Quinones-Hinjosa
74. The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light by Carlos Santana
75. Take a Stand: Lessons from Rebels by Jorge Ramos
76. The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas by Monica Muñoz Martinez
77. Powerhouse Principles: The Ultimate Blueprint for Real Estate Success in an Ever-Changing Market by Jorge Perez
78. The Buena Salud Guide to Understanding Depression and Enjoying Life by Jane Delgado
79. Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows: Learn How to Inspire Others, Achieve Greatness , and Find Success in Any Organization by Charles P. Garcia
80. Persevere with Power: What Heaven Starts, Hell Cannot Stop by Samuel Rodriguez
81. In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror by Anthony D. Romero
82. One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History by Ted Cruz
83. Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill by Luis Gutiérrez
84. An American Son: A Memoir by Marco Rubio
85. The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
86. A House of My Own: Stories from My Life by Sandra Cisneros
87. Spirit Run: A 6000 Mile Marathon Through America’s Stolen Land by Noe Alvarez
88. Dirty Girls Social Club by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
89. Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
90. The Latino Advantage in the Workplace by Mariela Dabbah and Arturo Poiré
91. Dream Big by Deborah Rosado Shaw
92. Youth, Identity, Power: The Chicano Movement by Carlos Munoz Jr.
93. Mean by Myriam Gurba
94. Presumed Incompetent: The Intersections of Race and Class for Women in Academia by Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs, Yolanda Flores Niemann, and Carmen G. González
95. Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with his Mother by Sonia Nazarrio
96. A Passion for Politics (Mission Bells) by Anita Perez Ferguson
97. Latinos in American Society: Families and Communities in Transition by Dr. Ruth Enid Zambrana
98. Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth by Ltc. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
99. Homeless my Choice by Roy Juarez Jr.
100. The Story of Latinos and Education in American History by Dr. Abdín Noboa-Ríos
101. A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
102. The Deepest Roots: Finding Food and Community on a Pacific Northwest Island by Kathleen Alcalá
103. Más Allá de la Justicia by Maria de lourdes Victoria
104. The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by Alicia Menendez
105. Ready, Set, Manifest!: A Handbook for the In-betweens and Leaps in Life by Debbie Lacey
106. Hurdles in the Dark by Elvira K. Gonzalez
107. In the Shadow of the Mountain: A Memoir of Courage by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
108. Through the Dark by Yolanda Nava
109. Thriving in the Fight: A Survival Manual for Latinas on the Front Lines of Change by Denise Padin Collazo
110. Justice & Space Matter in a Strong, Unified Latino Community by Kathy Bussert-Web, Maria Eugenia Diaz, Krystal A Yanez
111. Breaking Ground and Barriers: Hispanic Women Developing Effective Leadership by Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, Ph.D.
112. Latinization and the Latino Leader: How to Value, Develop, and Advance Latino Professionals by Cristina Benitez & Marlene Gonzalez
113. Latino and Latina Leaders of the 21^st Century: Ordinary Beginnings, Extraordinary Outcomes by Kay (Kayla) S. Garcia
114. Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories from Inspiring Women by Catherine Munoz-Garces, Monica Rivera, Lizza Monet Morales, Celia Garcia, Veronica Corona, Maggie Antillon Mathews, Roxana Damas, and Jennifer Ibarra
115. The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self Care by Anna Borges
116. Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Hermina Ibarra
117. You Don’t Have to Like Me: Essays on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Feminism by Alida Nugent
118. Children of the Land: A Memoir by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
119. Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market by Linda Garcia
120. Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
121. Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America by Margarita Longoria
122. Chinoga: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice by Alma Zaragoza-Petty

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