hispanic americans

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues concerning the Latino community in the United States, covering how it is perceived, immigration attitudes and policies, political power, education, and more.

Sonia Sotomayor, born of Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York, became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009.

A collection of brief fictional pieces about the experiences of Latinos in the United States, by such writers as Sandra Cisneros, Gary Soto, Oscar Hijuelos, and others.

A collection of writing from Latin American author Sandra Cisneros, and features excerpts from "The House on Mango Street," and "Carmelo;" poetry selections from "My Wicked Wicked Ways;" and seven short stories from "Woman Hollering Creek.".

Issa Mazumder is shocked to learn her mother is marrying Cat Morena's father, and struggles to accept her new stepsister, who shows no respect for Issa's Indian and African-American heritage, but Issa soon learns that in order to earn Cat's respect, she must welcome Cat's traditions as well.

When his eight-year-old brother is killed in a drive-by shooting, Hispanic teenager Martin Luna is torn between his thirst for revenge and the pleas of his mother, teacher, and girlfriend for him to resist becoming a gangbanger.

Contains brief profiles of one hundred Hispanic men and women who have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields, each with an illustration, birth and death dates, a list of career highlights, discussion of importance and career path, and a bibliography.

Contains photographs and profiles of fifty-five Hispanic-Americans who have made important contributions to life in the United States, including actors, writers, activists, artists, military leaders, and politicians.

The author discusses her childhood as the daughter of a Peruvian father and American mother, and recalls the challenges she faced trying to reconcile her two cultures after moving to the United States.

Presents a comprehensive study of the Latino community in the United States, and discusses immigration, the history of Latin America, the language struggle, Latino businesses, religion, and more.