Examines Latin American innovation in the fields of architecture, communication, art, dance, and sports. Also includes a look at Latin America today, a map, a chronology, and further resources.
A graphic novel adaptation of the biography of Che Guevara that tells the story of the Cuban revolutionary from his days as a medical student to his years as a leader of guerrilla movements in Cuba, Africa, and Latin America, discussing his role within the Cuban revolution and his death by assassination in 1967.
"This . . . book introduces readers to . . . innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the . . . inventions. This . . . book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history"--Provided by publisher.
"Steeped in Hispanic folklore since childhood, middle schooler Charlie Hern?ndez learns the stories are true when, shortly after his parents disappearance, he grows horns and feathers and finds himself at the heart of a battle to save the world"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the correlation between media representations and gender inequality in society, specifically in the cases of Brazil and Latin America, and how the efforts in these countries fit in within the global quest for gender justice. Highlights the necessity of cultural and media outlets to assist in gender development, nation-building, and create space for online platforms to make a difference.
"The colonization of Latin America and the Caribbean followed the European discovery of the Americas. As the first wave of Western colonialism, the majority of the nations of Latin America had already won their independence from Spain and Portugal before colonialism had fully taken root in other parts of the world. But colonialism lasted longer in the Caribbean and its legacy lingers in Latin America. Special attention is paid to colonial society, which bore little resemblance to the indigenous societies but was a major influence on Latin American societies. An indispensable resource for students of history or Latin America."--Amazon.
Containing the work of more than 40 poets equally divided between men and women who self-identify as Afro-Latino, Manteca! is the first poetry anthology to highlight writings by Latinos of African descent.
