childhood and youth

The author reveals the daily humiliation of having to announce that he participated in his school's free lunch program all through sixth grade, drawing attention to his family's poverty. While constantly hungry, Ogle also recounts how much he craved the love of family in the face of his parents' abuse and brutality.

The author shares insight into his youth, growing up as the son of Hispanic immigrant parents. Celebrates the aspects of his Hispanic heritage he treasures most.

Author's memoir of her Puerto Rican childhood and her family's move to New York when she was thirteen.

The author recalls her poor, but enchanted childhood in Puerto Rico, and discusses the challenges she faced when her mother decided to move the family to New York.

The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.

"Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"Author and artist Cindy Copeland comes of age, discovers new talents, and finds her voice as a cub reporter at her local newspaper during the Watergate era"--.

Seven-year-old Shaquille O'Neal, a talented basketball and video game player, learns to share the spotlight with his cousin Barry when the youngsters work together to earn money by watering plants.

"Little Shaq has always wanted his own kitten, but his parents aren't sure he is responsible enough. When Little Shaq is chosen as his class's Star of the Week, he's sure it's his moment to prove that his parents can count on him"--Provided by publisher.

"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--Provided by publisher.