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Latin-American literature

Latin-American literature is the stories and books that people from countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and other places in Central and South America write.

Just like how you have favorite books and authors, people in Latin America have their own favorite writers. They write stories about their lives, their countries, and their cultures. Sometimes the stories are funny, and sometimes they're sad.

Some famous Latin-American authors you might have heard of are Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Neruda. They wrote books that are loved by people all over the world.

Latin-American literature is important because it helps us learn about different parts of the world. Reading stories from other countries can help us understand those places better and appreciate their cultures. It can also help us empathize with people who are different from us.