Making Revistas from Scratch: The Role of Revista Chicano-Riqueña and the Bilingual Review/Revista Bilingüe in Shaping the Field of Latina/o Studies

A critical history of the journals Revista Chicano-Riqueña/The Americas Review (1973–1997) and The Bilingual Review/La Revista Bilingüe (1974–present), in terms of influential academic journals that helped create the field of Latina/o studies. Significant aspects in the history of these journals include a focus on multiple Latina/o groups; professional rigor; ability to satisfy the curricular needs of twentieth-century Latina/o studies courses; the journals' roles in advancing or showcasing significant changing developments in the field; and their longevity. Defines leadership and editorial participation, and explores the synergistic relationship of each journal and respective publishers, Arte Público Press and the Bilingual Review/Press.