hispanic americans

Gabo, shy with other children and having no sled or winter clothing, yearns to go sledding and his neighbor's granddaughter, Isa, helps him find a way.

"A well-known actress and producer, America Ferrera is also an author and activist! In 2018 she released a book called American Like Me, which explores different cultures in America. She also uses her public platform to fight for things she believes in, such as justice and civil rights. With color photographs and . . . text, this biographical volume gives readers an inside look at Ferrera's life, from her childhood and transition to stardom to her adult life as a producer, activist, and mother"--Provided by publisher.

"Sixteen-year-old Cade Mun?oz finds himself falling for the ranch owner's mysterious and handsome son, only to discover that he may be harboring a dangerous secret"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl living in a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago ponders the advantages and disadvantages of her environment and evaluates her relationships with family and friends.

"Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle"--Provided by publisher.

"When Jose is selected for the school soccer team, his dog Feliz eagerly helps him practice"--OCLC.

In preparation for Christmas gift giving, the family comes together to help Grandma sell her delicious tamales.

Lucia and her brother help their mother sell churros made with love on a warm, rainy day in New York City.

"In a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, teenagers Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Maribel daydreams at school, but when she defies evacuation orders to return home just as Mount St. Helens erupts in 1980, she must focus in order to survive. Includes historical note, glossary, and discussion questions.