Menard, Valerie

Presents an overview of the holiday's celebrated by Hispanic-Americans, arranged by season, including information on the traditions, customs, and history of weddings, festivals, birthdays, and other special occasions.

Text and photos chronicle the life and career of popular actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, up to early 2000.

Traces the life of the young Mexican-American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games at the age of nineteen and went on to win numerous professional boxing titles.

A biography of the Mexican-born actress who started her career on television and went on to star in "Fools Rush In" and other films.

Profiles the life and career of the Latin pop star best known for his hit song "Livin' la Vida Loca.".

Examines the lives of Hispanic-American role models through the biographies of Cristina Saralegui, Trent Dimas, Nydia Velazquez, and Jimmy Smits.

Looks at the life and career of "J. Lo," who decided at an early age to become an entertainer and is reputed to be the highest-paid Latina actress in Hollywood history, as well as being a successful singer and dancer.

Discusses the life and exploration of a descendant of Spanish politicians, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, who came to America as a conquistador but was captured and made a slave.

Briefly presents the qualifications for and rewards of careers in sports, from athlete to publicist, and highlights the unique experiences of Hispanic Americans through profiles of successful Latinos in sports.