Reviewed by Dora Guzman Review Source: Latinx in Kid Lit Book Author: This realistic fiction picture book in a bilingual English/Spanish text format is about a girl, Teresita, anticipating her uncle, Tio Ramon, and her birthday gift. As Teresita goes about her day, she meets other neighbors who are also anticipating her uncle’s famous snow cones. […]
Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation
Reviewed by Lila Quintero Weaver Review Source: Latinx in Kid Lit Book Author: Kudos to Duncan Tonatiuh for shining a bright spotlight on a consequential, but often overlooked chapter of American civil rights, and bringing this true story of Latinos fighting for racial justice to young readers. The book features Tonatiuh’s trademark, award-winning illustration and his […]
César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!
Reviewed by Beverly Slapin Review Source: De Colores Book Author: In a powerful collection of lyrical, free verse poems rich in farmworker idiom, Bernier-Grand has reconstructed the life and work of the founder and organizer of the United Farm Workers. What makes these poems remarkable is that they not only chronicle the life of a […]
Stef Soto, Taco Queen
Reviewed by Caissa Casarez Review Source: Latinx in Kid Lit Book Author: Jennifer Torres doesn’t waste any time introducing the readers to Stef and the people in her life, including Papi and her best friend Arthur in the first scene outside of their Catholic middle school. She notices Papi in his taco truck – known as […]
Silver People: Voices from the Panama Canal
Reviewed by: Deborah Menkart Reviewed Source: Zinn Education Project Book Author: Using her trademark style—multiple voices in free verse to share untold historical events —Margarita Engle introduces young readers to the builders of the Panama Canal. The protagonist is Mateo, a young boy from the Caribbean, lured with promises of good pay and work. Instead, […]
Marti’s Song for Freedom / Martí y sus versos por la libertad
Reviewed by Beverly Slapin Review Source: De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children Book Author: Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crece la palma, Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crece la palma Y antes de morir, me quiero Echar mis versos del alma Guantanamera, guajira […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- …
- 12
- Next Page »