CENTRO Journal, Books, & Publications
The Publications Unit publishes books, journals, blog posts, and digital media that shed light on the diverse and complex experiences of Puerto Ricans in both Diaspora and the archipelago. For decades, our publications have promoted a greater understanding and appreciation of Puerto Rican culture and history. With a diverse group of editors, researchers, and content creators at our disposal, CENTRO’s team is committed to publishing and disseminating the important work being produced by Puerto Rican scholars, writers, and artists.
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CENTRO Journal
The leading peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated entirely to the field of Puerto Rican Studies. The journal—published continuously since 1987—is dedicated to publishing the latest work from scholars in a wide range of academic traditions, in order to enhance and advance the field of Puerto Rican Studies. If you'd like to submit to the journal, check opportunities to find current Open Calls.To submit articles for the open issues, please consult the Style Guide in the subpages menu and submit your manuscript to journal@hunter.cuny.edu.
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by Ángela María Dávila Malavé, translated by Roque Raquel Salas RiveraSubmit to CENTRO Journal
These issues, typically published yearly in the fall, provide a space for works that do not conform thematically to our other designated issue topics. If you have a compelling article that doesn't align with the specific subjects of our upcoming thematic issues, our open-theme option is the ideal avenue for your submission. You may submit year-round.