Latinx Kidlit Book Festival Panel: “The Culture of Machismo and Toxic Masculinity”

Rubén discuses experiences relating to machismo, the portrayal of Latino characters, and healthy male role models in Latino YA literature. Moderated by Rebecca Balcárcel, Ruben is joined by authors Anika Fajardo and Fred Aceves. Matt Mendez was unable to attend as scheduled.

Latinx men get the message early: be strong, cold and tough. Surrounded by machismo, boys and men often internalize a pose that injures their emotional healt...