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Stories with Corazon - Colorful geometric patterns with vibrant yellow, pink, orange, and turquoise starburst designs decorate the dark blue background corners.

Stories with Corazón

Curated by: Teresa McGinley

Delve into the rich and vibrant world of Latinx and Hispanic literature with our curated collection of exceptional titles from some of today's most celebrated authors of Latin American descent. This diverse selection showcases the breadth of voices and stories that define contemporary Latinx and Hispanic literature, spanning multiple generations, countries and experiences.

Dynamic cover for "Jabberwalking" by Juan Felipe Herrera features bold text over vibrant splashes of color, suggesting movement and creativity.

Cover of "The Sons of El Rey" features a white and pink luchador mask against a red-orange background, conveying drama and intrigue.

Comic book cover titled "Tales of the Orishas" shows vibrant characters in dynamic action poses, wielding weapons against a dramatic celestial background.

A hand holds an e-reader with text, flanked by a small potted plant and books with red covers. The scene conveys a cozy reading atmosphere.

Discover New Books

September Discover New Books…

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

A hand holds an e-reader next to a stack of hardcover books, with a green potted plant on the left. The scene conveys a blend of digital and traditional reading.

Discover New Books

August Discover New Books 2025

Curated by: Noelle Nelson

Auraria Library purchases hundreds of books and ebooks every year. Check out some we've bought for the…

Featured Staff Curators View All

Jacque Composanto

Collection Development Librarian

Curated: Solarpunk Futures

Teresa McGinley

Collections Development Librarian

Curated: Illustrating Diverse Voices

Kelsey Brett

Discovery Systems and Metadata Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

Katy DiVittorio

Collection Development and Strategies Department Head

Curated: The Undocumented Student Experience

More Curated Lists

Feb 2020

Contemporary Plays Cover

The Oberon Book of Comic Monologues for Women

100 Plays for the First Hundred Days

The Play’s the Thing

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Contemporary Plays Cover

The Play’s the Thing | Feb 2020

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

The Library has videos featuring filmed play productions as well as play scripts and monologues available in print and online. See below for online collections

Jan 2020

Dictionary of New Ideas

Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceañeras

Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art.

Get a Grip on Your Topic

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Dictionary of New Ideas

Get a Grip on Your Topic | Jan 2020

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Welcome to Spring Semester! Just as flowers will very soon bloom, research papers and presentations will soon come due. Here are tips to make the experience of

Jan 2020

3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya

Great Cities Through Travellers' Eyes

I've Loved You Since Forever

Achieve Resolutions

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

3D Animation for the Raw Beginner Using Autodesk Maya

Achieve Resolutions | Jan 2020

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Tackle all of your resolutions with our Discover New books picked to help you to achieve your resolutions more easily!

Dec 2019

Paris for One Cover

Uncommon Type Cover

Greenglass Cover

Happy Holidays

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Paris for One Cover

Happy Holidays | Dec 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Happy Holidays from the Auraria Library to our wonderful students, staff, faculty and patrons! Enjoy a book by the fire in our Holiday Edition of Fun Reads!

Dec 2019

The Contemporary Tea House

A Time for Tea

The Artful Teapot

Tea Time

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

The Contemporary Tea House

Tea Time | Dec 2019

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Tea is entwined with history, politics, art, literature, and culture. Here’s hoping it helps you stay toasty over semester break.

Dec 2019

Children of Blood and Bone

Death Note

San Sheng

International Sci-Fi

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

Children of Blood and Bone

International Sci-Fi | Dec 2019

Curated by: Lorelle Gianelli, Indiana Mezta

The end of the semester can be stressful, be transported to another time and place with these International Fun Reads!

Dec 2019

Emerging Threats to Human Rights

Everyday Crimes

Afterlives of Chinese Communism

Universal Human Rights Month

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Emerging Threats to Human Rights

Universal Human Rights Month | Dec 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Read about the different kinds of fundamental rights that everyone should have in December's Discover New Picks!

Nov 2019

Soul Talk, Song Language

A Map to the Next World

In Mad Love and War

1st Native American Poet…

Curated by: Indiana Mezta, Mary K. Dodge

Soul Talk, Song Language

1st Native American Poet Laureate: Joy Harjo | Nov 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta, Mary K. Dodge

For more information on Joy Harjo please visit the Library of Congress Joy Harjo page.

Nov 2019

Freshwater

The Nest

Future Home Cover

Be Together

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Freshwater

Be Together | Nov 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Family isn't always related, sometimes your closest friends are the best family you have! Get inspired to give thanks by reading these heartwarming books

Oct 2019

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

Welcome To Nightvale

Get In Trouble

Spooky Stories

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

Spooky Stories | Oct 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Spook yourself with these thrilling reads from our Fun Reads collection!

Sep 2019

Halloween ABC

The Hate U Give

A Light in the Attic

Challenged & Banned Books

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

Halloween ABC

Challenged & Banned Books | Sep 2019

Curated by: Kelly A. McCusker

History and culture of banning books in the United States and other countries as well as examples of books that have been challenged or banned

Sep 2019

La Niña Alemana

The Tango War

La Templanza

Hispanic Heritage Month

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

La Niña Alemana

Hispanic Heritage Month | Sep 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

This Hispanic Heritage Month, read stories by and about Hispanic people, places, and culture in our Fun Reads picks for this month!

Sep 2019

A Student's Guide to Changing Relationships

A Students Guide to Exercise for Improving Health

A Students Guide to College Transition

We’ve Got What You Need!

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

A Student's Guide to Changing Relationships

We’ve Got What You Need! | Sep 2019

Curated by: Ellen Metter, Indiana Mezta

Explore the Auraria Library web page for valuable resources to enhance your school work and research during the semester.

Aug 2019

The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft

Slade House

See You Again in Pyongyang

College Stories

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft

College Stories | Aug 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Kick off the year with Fun Reads! Explore college stories, connecting with characters on their journey through student life. Share in the trials and tribulation

Aug 2019

Research Question

Art/Work

Applied Mindfulness

Back to School Resources

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Research Question

Back to School Resources | Aug 2019

Curated by: Indiana Mezta

Here are some reads to get you up to speed and ready for the new semester straight from our new materials collection!