latin america

"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.

"A collection of three Latin American folktales retold in graphic novel form"--.

"Discusses the iconic photograph of revolutionary Che Guevara taken in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda"--.

A biography of actress and singer Shakira.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the ancient tradition of milagros, tiny charms used as talismans throughout Latin America and the American Southwest to request divine assistance or to offer thanks for blessings, and to remind believers that miracles can happen.