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A reader's guide to Gary Soto's Taking sides A reader's guide to Gary Soto's Taking sides Jen Jones "An introduction to Gary Soto's novel Taking sides for high school students, which includes biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literar… OL11733173W
Hispanic Heritage Month = Hispanic Heritage Month = Kerrie Logan Hollihan Describes Hispanic Heritage Month, why it is celebrated and the Latin American culture. OL15567627W
The Poetry of Healing The Poetry of Healing Rafael Campo A stunning prose debut combining the intimate lyricism of a Richard Rodriguez, the compassionate expertise of an Abraham Verghese. The healing powers of speech, of touch, of empathy and the erotic, o… OL16478929W
The rhythm of success The rhythm of success Emilio Estefan From one of the most dynamic business men in the country, a motivational doctrine for those who want to make their most ambitious dreams come true. Emilio Estefan, husband to singer Gloria Estefan a… OL16661492W
A new America A new America Tommy Mottola The legendary music impresario explores and expounds on his lifelong love of Latin music and its ever-growing influence in America, in a book inspired by the HBO documentary "The Latin Explosion." "… OL17885022W
Bridging cultures Bridging cultures Mario T. García xv, 234 p. ; 24 cm OL18226545W
The injustice never leaves you The injustice never leaves you Monica Munoz Martinez,Monica Muñoz Martinez The Injustice Never Leaves You documents a little known period of state violence in the early twentieth century that targeted ethnic Mexican residents in the Texas-Mexico borderlands. This book takes… OL19753000W
Improbable scholars Improbable scholars David L. Kirp "No school district can be all charismatic leaders and super-teachers. It can't start from scratch, and it can't fire all its teachers and principals when students do poorly. Great charter schools ca… OL19965976W
Honky Honky Dalton Conley "This memoir is the coming-of-age story of a white boy growing up in a neighborhood of predominantly African American and Latino housing projects on New York's Lower East Side. Vividly evoking the de… OL1998365W
Sonia Sotomayor Sonia Sotomayor Kathleen Krull Sonia Sotomayor's path, from growing up in the projects to success in Ivy League universities to her rise in the legal profession is a true testament to the American dream. She broke the rules women … OL20006858W
The Latino/a Canon and the Emergence of Post-Sixties Literature The Latino/a Canon and the Emergence of Post-Sixties Literature Elena Machado Sáez,R. Dalleo 250 pages ; 21 cm OL20798936W
Latinos in higher education and Hispanic-serving institutions Latinos in higher education and Hispanic-serving institutions Anne-Marie Nuñez Drawing on research grounded in Lation students' perspectives, identifies key challenges they face and offers approaches to address the challenges including recommendations for institutional, state, … OL23149339W
Sports Sports Jeffry Jensen Discusses the Latino contribution to American sports and includes biographical and historical information about Hispanic American athletes. OL2935369W
Freddie Prinze, Jr Freddie Prinze, Jr Sally Lee "A biography of actor Freddie Prinze, Jr., that discusses his childhood, struggle for success, family life, and his many acting achievements in movies and on television"--Provided by publisher. OL4110683W
The New York Public Library amazing Hispanic American history The New York Public Library amazing Hispanic American history George Ochoa Consists of questions and answers about Latinos, revealing the common history which unites them while also showing how they differ depending upon their country of origin. OL487355W
Great women of the Old West Great women of the Old West Judy Alter Describes women's lives and roles during the Old West days of nineteenth century United States. Includes profiles of Native American women, Spanish women and African-American women. OL550602W
Ayude a sus hijos a tener éxito en la escuela Ayude a sus hijos a tener éxito en la escuela Mariela Dabbah This title helps Latino parents understand the U.S. school system, as well as how to get the most for their children from the system. It begins with an overview of the U.S. system, and continues with… OL5824959W
1898 to World War II 1898 to World War II Roger E. Hernández "Provides comprehensive information on the history of the Spanish coming to the United States, focusing on the time from 1898 to the start of World War II"--Provided by publisher. OL5825379W
Spanish Americans Spanish Americans Vicky Franchino Presents an overview of the heritage and culture of Spanish Americans and discusses their impact on American society. OL6030092W
A kid's guide to Latino history A kid's guide to Latino history Valerie Petrillo Featuring hands-on activities, games, and crafts that introduce children to the diversity of Latino culture, this guide teaches them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispani… OL8850988W
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