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Voices Unheard

Overview Voices Unheard is an interactive platform celebrating Hispanic literature, focusing on themes of identity, migration, and resistance. It dynamically fetches books via the Google Books API, promoting exploration of marginalised voices in literature.


Features

  • Dynamic Book Discovery: Fetches unique books for each theme.
  • Interactive Design: Clickable cards display detailed book information.
  • Responsive Interface: Vibrant, accessible design inspired by Día de Muertos.

Technologies

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
  • API: Google Books API
  • Version Control: Git and GitHub

Purpose

  • Highlight Marginalised Voices: Amplify Hispanic contributions to literature.
  • Promote Awareness: Explore cultural and historical themes.
  • Encourage Discovery: Foster appreciation for diverse narratives.

Usage

  1. Select a Theme: Choose from identity, migration, or resistance.
  2. Explore Books: Click cards to view details in a modal.
  3. Footer: Includes navigation guidance and project purpose.

Setup

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/Avocadoisgreenbutter/Voices-Unheard.git
    cd Voices-Unheard
  2. Open index.html in a browser or use Live Server.

Future Enhancements

  • Advanced filters (e.g., genre, author, year).
  • User-submitted book suggestions.
  • Multilingual support.

Acknowledgements

  • Google Books API: For data.
  • Bootstrap: For responsive design.
  • Día de Muertos: For the design aesthetic.

License

Licensed under the MIT License.

Made by Alexandra de Silva

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