Writers' voices

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Selected from Giant steps

1990
The autobiography of the basketball legend describing his journey from Harlem to UCLA to the NBA.

Selected from the Mambo Kings play songs of love

1992
Cesar and Nestor, Cuban musicians, make their way from Havana to the New York stage in 1949 where they share triumphs and tragedies.

Selected from I know why the caged bird sings and The heart of a woman

1989
Contains two autobiographical pieces, a biography of Joe Louis, and a short history on segregation. Includes discussion questions and activities.

Bless me, Ultima

1989
Presents selected readings from "Bless Me, Ultima, " a novel about a healer who helps Antonio after coming to live with his family in New Mexico, and includes a discussion of the lifestyles of Chicano farmers and ranchers, a Spanish-English glossary, and questions for the reader.
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