latin americans

"Latino Almanac covers the history of Latino Americans in politics, labor, law, religion, business, science, medicine, the military, media, sports, literature, music, theater, art, and film. Chapters address the important events and social and cultural changes that affected Latino Americans over the centuries. Each chapter offers a narrative history, along with separate biographical profiles of more than 650 key figures"-- Provided by publisher.

A biography of 11 notable Latinos for young readers and their parents.

A biography of Colombian singer Shakira.

In this collection of stories by acclaimed young adult authors the Latin American diaspora travels to places of fantasy and out into space.

Obsessed with the idea that he is not muscular enough and tired of being bullied, David, age seventeen, begins using steroids, endangering his relationships with family and friends.

"This book introduces preschoolers to 50 [minority] men and women . . . who have changed the world"--Provided by publisher.

Yadriel, a trans boy, summons the angry spirit of his high school's bad boy, and agrees to help him learn how he died, thereby proving himself a brujo, not a bruja, to his conservative family.

"Composed of long essays on major topics followed by a series of short entries and additional materials, this book provides readers information...into many dimensions of the Latina/o experience with the U.S. criminal justice system"--Page xxi.

"Discusses the life and work of Diego Rivera"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and work of Frida Kahlo"--Provided by publisher.