hispanic americans

Romiette, an African-American girl, and Julio, a Hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the Internet, but are harassed by a gang whose members object to their interracial dating.

Told from alternating perspectives, seventeen-year-old frenemies Jonah and Dylan pretend to date after a homecoming disaster, but their plan begins to crumble when they unexpectedly start falling for each other.

"Hispanic people have contributed much to the United States throughout history and today. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 celebrates Hispanic culture and contributions. This book introduces readers to famous Hispanic figures past and present who have made a difference. Photographs of Hispanic parades and famous people will connect readers to the text. Readers will discover a deeper appreciation for Hispanic culture and the ways in which people can celebrate their culture"--Provided by publisher.

Convinced their principle is a witch, Andres and Desmond's next step is to find out if she is a good one or a bad one.

When Lupita realizes that ballet slippers matching her skin tone do not exist, she takes messy measures to create a pair just in time for her recital.

Katie, Pedro, and their mothers are going canoeing, but when the two canoes get separated Pedro gets worried that something has happened to his friend.

Katie has bought a box of chocolates for her mom's birthday, but when they go to open it the box is missing, and Katie and Pedro set out to track down the thief.

In this collection of four mysteries, originally published separately, sleuthing friends Katie Woo and Pedro follow clues to investigate cases of a missing puppy, a bad smell, a lost ring, and a birthday surprise.

In this bilingual collection of short vignettes, Garcia remembers her family's life as migrant workers in the 1970s. Every year, they packed their red, Ford pick-up and left Mc Allen, Texas. The children's excitement soon waned during the long drive through Texas, but grew as they passed the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and skyscrapers in Chicago. Finally, they arrived at their destination: the Ponderosa in Coloma, Michigan.

Presents an illustrated look at the lives of eighteen Latinos from the fields of science, business, journalism, and visual arts.