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Tenth grader Javier Avila is chosen, against his will, to be the anchorman for the school's new televised announcement program and fears he will fail in front of the entire school.

A collection of mystery stories for teens written by Latino authors such as Mario Acevedo, Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Diana Lopez, and others, and including stories that feature teenagers as they encounter challenges common for young adults.

"Discusses the life and work of Eva Longoria"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of pop star Selena Gomez"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about Latino history in the United States, from the missionary Father Jun?pero Serra to the activist C?sar Ch?vez to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and the continuing struggle for equality and justice"--P. [4] of cover.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes how she earns money and has fun in her spare time and shares some secrets on how to find jobs that fit one's interest, how to save money and spend it wisely, and how to balance work, family, friends, and school. Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes her classmates and life in middle school, and shares some secrets on how to participate in school activities, manage homework, decode teacher personalities, and get involved . Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Claudia researches weddings after being asked to be a part of her cousin's wedding party, and when things start to go wrong on the big day, Claudia fears she might be bad luck.

Claudia worries when she and the biggest bully in school are paired up to work together on a science project and she realizes her partner's ideas are not very good.

Seventh grader Claudia worries that she will fail Work Week when she begins messing up at her seemingly easy job.