hispanic americans

Paco cannot seem to concentrate during class, but when his teacher takes him to the art room he revels in the colors and the opportunity to paint. Includes author's note and glossary of Spanish words.

"Latino Almanac covers the history of Latino Americans in politics, labor, law, religion, business, science, medicine, the military, media, sports, literature, music, theater, art, and film. Chapters address the important events and social and cultural changes that affected Latino Americans over the centuries. Each chapter offers a narrative history, along with separate biographical profiles of more than 650 key figures"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventeen-year-old Leti Rivera's love of street racing is put to the test when tragedy strikes her family and threatens to tear her apart from the boy she is falling for"--Provided by publisher.

Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students at the private school he attends.

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

"A meteorite falls into the desert near Vega's family store while her cousin Mila is staying with them, turning the girls' summer upside down and leading to surprising discoveries and friendships"--Provided by publisher.

"'Relit' features sixteen original stories by award-winning and bestselling Latinx YA authors that revamp classics, myths, and fairytales to center the multilayered Latinx experience through fantasy, science fiction, and a dash of magic. 'Pride and Prejudice' is launched into outer space, 'Frankenstein' is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and 'The Great Gatsby' floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica. A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid's heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them. Whether characters fall in love, battle foes, or grow through grief, each story will empower listeners to see themselves as the heroes of the stories that make our world"--OCLC.

There are more than ten things to hate about prom, but for Ivelisse Santos, the worst thing is when her best friend, Joaquin Romero, wants to go with someone else and asks her to help plan his promposal.

Desmond and best friend Andres attend the town's birthday celebration with a petting farm, bumper cars, cotton candy machines, and ghosts, but mostly this Kersville Town Clown Extravaganza is full of creepy clowns of all kinds.

"Inspired by her desire for late night snack, Camila invents a pair of light-up slippers, which make her a star to her classmates--but get her into trouble with her parents"--OCLC.