hispanic americans

Marisa picks out a butterfly pi?ata for her birthday party, but by the time the big day comes, she feels it is too beautiful to break. Contains side-by-side English and Spanish text.

Maya, who lives in the dusty desert, opens her eyes wide to find the colors in her world, from Papi's black hair and Mami's orange and purple flowers to Maya's red swing set and the fiery pink sunset. Presented in English and Spanish.

An illustrated biography of the pop music singer of the smash-hit single "Genie in a Bottle.".

A young girl living in an Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago ponders the advantages and disadvantages of her environment and evaluates her relationships with family and friends.

A collection of poems, short stories, and essays in which the children of Hispanic parents living in the United States address the theme of straddling two cultures.

A collection of short stories by contemporary Latino authors which help young people explore heritage, history, identity, language, and relationships.

Contains twelve short stories by American writer Luis Rodriguez about life in California's East Los Angeles.

Julio Santana, an arsonist for hire, has made thousands of dollars working for the power players trying to force the gentrification of his Spanish Harlem neighborhood, but he finds his life in danger when he falls in love with a woman newly arrived on the block, and decides to give up his criminal career.

Color photos fill this book for fans of pop singer Christina Aguilera, which also includes Christina quizzes and a fan diary.

The death of her best friend Ana in a drive-by shooting causes fifteen-year-old Kata to question her position in the Los Angeles gang life.