latinos (u.s.)

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

Amidst searching for the father she has never met, keeping her grades up, and working a part-time job, Piddy Sanchez is faced with the harassment of Yaqui Delgado and her gang. Although Piddy is mostly able to avoid Yaqui and her gang, when the harassment escalates and her personal life begins to suffer, she must reexamine her priorities in order to prevent these bullies from determining the type of person she will be.

Camila wants to buy a camera, camera stand, and a microphone to record for her WeTube channel, and her brother suggests that an uncoming video game tournament might be the way to get the money she needs; but Camila does not play video games, and though her family supplies what she will need to practice she only has a month to perfect her gaming skills--and that may not be enough to win. Includes discussion questions, glossary, and related activity.

"Camila's soccer team, Las Estrellas Fugaz, has lost three games in a row, so the players get together to practice working as a team, which they hope will turn their season around. Includes glossary and discussion points"--OCLC.

At dance camp Camila teams up with new friends Lulu and Raisa and they enter the dance competition Las Estrellas; but when Camila injures her ankle it looks like they are out of the contest--until Raisa suggests they perform a sitting dance from India.

Camila plans to create a computer video called "How to be a fashion star", but first she must design a new outfit (with sequins) with the help of her best friend, Bea.

Camila has entered a singing competition and she knows that she wants to sing her family's favorite song; but when it comes to actually competing Camila is very nervous about the size of the audience and being in the spotlight--but Camila knows her family is there and that she can use that knowledge to overcome her stage fright. Includes artistic activity.

"At first Camila is thrilled to be chosen to represent her class in the school spelling bee, but than she becomes anxious about performing in front of an audience and considers withdrawing"--OCLC.

"Camila wants to be a rodeo star! Her favorite event is bull riding. But before she can rida a real bull, or even a steer, she needs to ride the mechanical bull. Will Camila master the mechanical bull ride and take a big step toward her rodeo dreams?"--Back cover.

Every year Camila's school has a talent show, and Camila wants to sing her favorite song; but Ruby, a new girl, has already signed up to sing the same song and Camila is so mad she decides not to compete at all--until Ruby suggests that they sing together, and Camila discovers sometimes two voices are better than one. Includes suggestions for creating your own talent show.