Cuban-Born Novelist Carmen Duarte Publishes New Book 'Islas que ya no son'

Duarte's latest work explores themes of cultural identity and displacement.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Cuban-born playwright and novelist Carmen Duarte has published a new novel titled 'Islas que ya no son' ('Islands that are no longer'), released by Editorial Verbum in December 2025. The book, which reflects Duarte's continued engagement with literary production and cultural analysis, is now available for purchase through Amazon and has been reviewed in Hypermedia Magazine.

Why it matters

Duarte's work as a writer and scholar explores themes of cultural identity, displacement, and the immigrant experience, which resonate with many readers, especially those with ties to the Cuban diaspora. The publication of her latest novel adds to her growing body of creative and scholarly work.

The details

Islas que ya no son is Duarte's latest novel, published in December 2025 by Editorial Verbum. The book explores themes of cultural identity and displacement, building on Duarte's previous literary and scholarly work. The novel is now available for purchase on Amazon, and a review has been published in Hypermedia Magazine.

  • Islas que ya no son was published in December 2025.

The players

Carmen Duarte

A Cuban-born playwright and novelist who is a Visiting Instructor in Spanish and an alumna of the Comparative Studies PhD program at Florida Atlantic University.

Editorial Verbum

The publisher that released Duarte's novel Islas que ya no son in December 2025.

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The takeaway

Carmen Duarte's latest novel 'Islas que ya no son' continues her exploration of themes of cultural identity and displacement, resonating with readers, especially those with ties to the Cuban diaspora. The book's publication adds to Duarte's growing body of creative and scholarly work, cementing her status as an important voice in contemporary Cuban-American literature.