hispanic americans

An anthology of writings by more than two hundred Latino writers from the Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban American, and Dominican American traditions, with works spanning more than five centuries and countless Spanish-speaking countries.

Contains eleven essays in which the authors provide critical perspectives on the works of Hispanic American writers, and includes an introduction by critic Harold Bloom, a chronology, notes on the contributors, and a bibliography.

A collection of sixteen short stories reflecting the spirit of people who live in a bilingual, bicultural world along the Texas-Mexican border.

Explores a Latina girl's coming of age ceremony, discussing the origins and cultural importance of a quincea?era and providing insight into the financial and social implications of a quince party.

Three Latino girls form a strong bond in their teen years as they deal with issues of parents and boyfriends.

Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy.

One night while everyone is sleeping, a little boy watches his paper mouse save a cat from an angry dog.

An illustrated introduction to the life of Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in poverty in the Bronx and became the first Latino Supreme Court justice. Written in both English and Spanish.

Freddie Ramos uses his super powers to give himself courage to learn how to swim and to deal with a new neighbor who is a bully.