Carmen Alvarez is a Cuban-American book lover and library activist whose passion for reading has cultivated an audience of over 180K followers across platforms. Through thoughtful reviews and recommendations, she champions Latinx books from across the diaspora while pushing back against the lack of representation in traditional publishing. Her advocacy has been featured in publications including Glamour, Elle, and Vogue, and she regularly contributes her writing to online outlets and appears as a guest on bookish podcasts.