The English word Latino (Latina is the feminine form) derives from the Spanish word latinoamericano *(the Portuguese word is latino-americano) and most often refers to inhabitants of Latin America, and their descendents living outside of Latin America. Its usual connotation is Ibero-American or Spanish American; Francophone Canadians are not normally referred to as Latino, even though they speak a Romance language.
The concept of "Latin America" was coined by the French in the 1800s as a means of legitimizing French influence over the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas; compare Latin Europe. Napoleon III, cited Amérique Latine and Indochine as goals for expansion during his reign. He proposed the Monarchy in Mexico headed by the Austrian Archduke Maximillian or Maximilian I of Mexico. The term emphasized a common culture and history of the Latin-speaking peoples, as opposed to the Germanic language-speaking countries of "Anglo-America".
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Border Book Festival - Annual book festival in New Mexico which celebrates Hispanic literature with readings, workshops, and poetry performances.
Hispanic Reading Room - Library of Congress research center.
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Hispanic Writers Collection: SWT - The Southwestern Writers Collection specializes in contemporary Hispanic literature, primarily the work of fiction writers, poets and playwrights.
Las Mujeres - Women poets, writers, painters, and singers from Latin America and the United States.
Latina Letters - Hispanic literary forum, including book fair, readings, and workshops at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Latino Book and Family Festival - Book festival, with venues in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago, promoting Latino writers, publishers, and magazines.
National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies (NAHLS) - Professional academic organization for hispanic and latino studies.
Northern Arizona Book Festival - Book festival featuring many Latino authors in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Nuestra Palabra - Non-profit organization which focuses on showcasing new Latino writers as well as connecting various Latino publishing houses.
Taco Shop Poets - Poets and performance artists from Southern California.
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