puerto rico

A guide to visiting Puerto Rico, providing background on the history and culture of the island nation, describing the attractions of San Juan, the east coast, Culebra and Vieques, Ponce and the south coast, the west coast, the north coast, and the central mountains, and including listings of hotels, resorts, and restaurants, as well as practical travel tips.

A Puerto Rican girl coming of age in the 1950s struggles to negotiate her own terms of survival within the confines of her culture.

Memoirs of the author's childhood and youth in Puerto Rico and New York City.

Esmeralda Santiago discusses what it was like to grow up as a Puerto Rican teenager in New York and to go against the wishes of her over-protective mother and discover her true identity.

Provides a history of Puerto Rican immigration to the mainland United States and discusses Puerto Rican customs and contributions to American culture.

Describes the traditions and customs that are part of the celebration of Christmas in Puerto Rico as well as presenting crafts, recipes, and songs.

The year after Grandpa's death, Ben's family spends Christmas in Puerto Rico, where Grandma makes sure the holiday still has some familiar elements while being a little different.

Photographs with bilingual captions compare the people and social conditions in Puerto Rico since the 1940s.

Describes the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, discussing its geography, wildlife, industries, and value as a vacation spot.