This document provides an overview of 21st century Latin American and North American literature. It discusses prominent authors and literary styles from both regions. In Latin America, it highlights Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, Mario Vargas Llosa, Patricio Pron, and Rodrigo Hasbun. For North America, it mentions Jonathan Safran Foer, Sara Gruen, and Margaret Atwood. It also summarizes some of the major literary movements and award-winning works from each region.