Hispanic biographies

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Jos? Clemente Orozco

Mexican artist
1998
Discusses the life and times of Jos? Clemente Orozco, who has been called "the most original and powerful mural painter" in Mexico despite having been badly injured in an explosion as a teenager.

Pablo Casals

cellist for the world
1997
Traces the life and musical accomplishments of the renowned cellist and highlights his efforts as a crusader for world peace.

Gloria Estefan

singer and entertainer
1998
Presents a biography of the Cuban-born singer and composer who has recorded such hits as "Into the Light, " "Conga, " and "Reach.".

Richard "Pancho" Gonzalez, tennis champion

1998
Details the life and career of the Mexican American who became a brilliant success as a tennis champion, examining his dedication as a player and a competitor.

Ra?l Juli?

actor and humanitarian
1998
Relates the life and career of the Puerto Rican native who came to the United States where he became an outstanding actor and a prominent humanitarian until his unexpected death.

Pl?cido Domingo

opera superstar
1997
A biography of opera performer Placido Domingo, tracing his lifelong passion for music from his early years in Spain through his successes of the 1990s.

Frida Kahlo

portrait of a Mexican painter
1996
A biography of the Mexican woman painter discussing her work and its international reputation, her political ties, and her relationship with the muralist Diego Rivera.

Diego Rivera

his art, his life
1996
A biography of the noted Mexican muralist discussing his art, his political ties, and his relationship with the painter Frida Kahlo.

Sandra Cisneros

Latina writer and activist
1998
Surveys the life and work of this award-winning Latina author.
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