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Author : Nicholasa Mohr
Publisher : Viking Juvenile
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173004946097
A collection of three folktales which reflect the diverse heritage within the Puerto Rican culture.
Author : Antonio Martorell,Nicholasa Mohr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 075677697X
These 3 stories depict the rich ancestral traditions of Puerto Rican cultures. There is a tale of the indigenous Tainos, of the African population of Puerto Rico, & of the Spaniards there. 1. In the beginning there was no sound. Until the great god Huracan is awakened by a noise like a raindrop, a sound that goes coqui, coqui. Huracan looks & looks, but where does the sound come from? 2. Trying to escape the bullets of African slave traders, La Guinea becomes a stowaway. The people of Puerto Rico have never seen anything like her & are afraid -- but the mask-maker Don Elias knows she is beautiful. 3. La Mula is worked to near exhaustion by Spanish bandits, until she is befriended by the slave Otilio. Together, they plan their escape.
Author : María Herrera-Sobek
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1261 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216058564
Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty. Latino folklore is a fun and fascinating subject to many Americans, regardless of ethnicity. Interest in—and celebration of—Latin traditions such as Día de los Muertos in the United States is becoming more common outside of Latino populations. Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions provides a broad and comprehensive collection of descriptive information regarding all the genres of Latino folklore in the United States, covering the traditions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Spain, or Latin America. The encyclopedia surveys all manner of topics and subject matter related to Latino folklore, covering the oral traditions and cultural heritage of Latin Americans from riddles and dance to food and clothing. It covers the folklore of 21 Latin American countries as these traditions have been transmitted to the United States, documenting how cultures interweave to enrich each other and create a unique tapestry within the melting pot of the United States.
Author : Christina Soto van der Plas,Lacie Rae Buckwalter Cunningham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781440875922
Offers a comprehensive overview of the most important authors, movements, genres, and historical turning points in Latino literature. More than 60 million Latinos currently live in the United States. Yet contributions from writers who trace their heritage to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico have and continue to be overlooked by critics and general audiences alike. Latino Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students gathers the best from these authors and presents them to readers in an informed and accessible way. Intended to be a useful resource for students, this volume introduces the key figures and genres central to Latino literature. Entries are written by prominent and emerging scholars and are comprehensive in their coverage of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Different critical approaches inform and interpret the myriad complexities of Latino literary production over the last several hundred years. Finally, detailed historical and cultural accounts of Latino diasporas also enrich readers' understandings of the writings that have and continue to be influenced by changes in cultural geography, providing readers with the information they need to appreciate a body of work that will continue to flourish in and alongside Latino communities.
Author : Frances A. Day
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313058516
This revised edition of an award-winning resource celebrates the lives and works of 35 Latina and Latino authors who write for today's young readers. Expanded to include 12 additional authors, updated information on the original 23 authors profiled, and 135 new titles, this comprehensive reference tool helps teachers, librarians, and parents stay current on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary literature. Both established and emerging voices are profiled. Personal quotes and photographs introduce each biographical essay, presenting information gathered through interviews, personal communications, and research. A complete list of all books and works written by the author is included along with publication information. Annotations are provided for most of the titles, along with information on major themes, awards won, and recommended age levels. Evaluating Books for Bias provides helpful guidelines for examining and selecting books from a pluralistic perspective. Appendices offer further helpful information about the field, including special awards honoring books by Latinas and Latinos, a calendar of holidays and special days celebrated by the Latino community, and listings of related resources and organizations. The author has also compiled ideas for classroom activities and ways for librarians to extend the literary experience. A title index and extensive topic index—including themes, curricular areas, and genres—help in planning story sessions and study units. This is a multipurpose resource for anyone who wants to help young readers connect with contemporary literature in a meaningful way.
Author : Ginny Moore Kruse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Children's literature, American
ISBN : UOM:39015066888796
"A careful selection of children's and young adult books with multicultural themes and topics which were published in the United States and Canada between 1991 and 1996"--Preface, p. vii.
Author : Alethea K. Helbig,Agnes Regan Perkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000-10-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313064999
Celebrating the wealth of quality multicultural literature recently published for children and young adults, this valuable resource examines the fiction, oral tradition, and poetry from four major ethnic groups in the United States. Each of these genres is considered in turn for the literature dealing with African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native-American Indians. Taking up where their earlier volume This Land is Our Land left off, Helbig and Perkins have teamed up once again to identify and expertly evaluate more than 500 multicultural books published from 1994 through 1999. Both considered authorities in the field of children's literature, the two of them personally selected, read, and evaluated all the books included here. Their insightful annotations help readers carefully consider both literary standards such as plot development, characterization, and style, as well as cultural values as they are represented in these cited works. Each entry also indicates the suggested age and grade level appropriateness of the work. With the proliferation and ever increasing popularity of multicultural literature for children and young adults, this sensitively written volume will serve as an invaluable collection development tool. Teachers, as well as librarians, will find the comprehensiveness and organization of this bibliography helpful as a guide in selecting appropriate materials for classroom use. Even students will find this book easy to use, with its five indexes identifying works by title, writer, illustrator, grade level, and subject. Public libraries and school media centers will find much use for Many Peoples, One Land.
Author : Lynn Atkinson Smolen,Ruth A. Oswald Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781598844757
This compelling book emphasizes the critical role of quality multicultural literature and reader response in today's schools and libraries. All students need access to books in which they can see themselves—not just their physical appearance, but their culture and language, as well. Multicultural Literature and Response: Affirming Diverse Voices was written to help teachers and librarians find and use the best multicultural books in the service of reading comprehension and more. Underscoring the necessity of selecting quality literature that authentically, sensitively, and accurately portrays different groups, the book defines multicultural literature and provides a strong argument for its importance in schools and libraries. Expert contributors guide users to multicultural authors and illustrators who portrays U.S. ethnic and cultural groups, and they suggest ways to integrate this literature with writing, fluency development, storytelling, and audiovisuals. Extensive lists of books and websites that feature multicultural literature, as well as of authors, illustrators, and publishers of multicultural literature, make it easy to include such works in programs across the curriculum.
Author : Isabel Schon
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810839377
New in paper! Geared towards the development and support of an existing library collection and to the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, this reference includes 1055 books in print that deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those wishing to learn Spanish). Schon's selection criteria include quality of art and writing, presentation, and appeal to the intended audience.
Author : Maria E. Perez y Gonzalez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313091414
Puerto Ricans in the United States begins by presenting Puerto Rico—the land, the people, and the culture. The island's invasion by U.S. forces in 1898 set the stage for our intertwined relationship to the present day. Pérez y González brings to life important historical events leading to immigration to the United States, particularly to the large northeastern cities, such as New York. The narrative highlights Puerto Ricans' adjustment and adaptation in this country through the media, institutions, language, and culture. A wealth of information is given on socioeconomic status, including demographics, employment, education opportunities, and poverty and public assistance. The discussions on the struggles of this group for affordable housing, issues of women and children, particular obstacles to obtaining appropriate health care, including the epidemic of AIDS, and race relations are especially insightful. The final chapter on Puerto Ricans' impact on U.S. society highlights their positive contributions in a wide range of fields.
Author : Joyce Johnston
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822540584
Introduces the geography, history, people, industry, and environmental concerns of Puerto Rico.
Author : Karina Nicole González
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250895837
A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, written by debut author Karina González and illustrated by Krystal Quiles. "This book is more than beautiful." - Yuyi Morales, Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator of Dreamers Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s beloved mango tree—their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, “You are home, you are safe.” But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coquíes gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans. The Coquies Still Sing is also available in Spanish.
Author : Mary Cowhey
Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781571104182
What would a classroom look like if understanding and respecting differences in race, culture, beliefs, and opinions were at its heart? Welcome to Mary Cowhey's Peace Class in Northampton, MA, where first and second graders view the entire curriculum through the framework of understanding the world, and trying to do their part to make it a better place. Woven through the book is Mary's unflinching and humorous account of her own roots in a struggling large Irish Catholic family and her early career as a community activist. Mary's teaching is infused with lessons of her heroes: Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King, and others. Her students learn to make connections between their lives, the books they read, the community leaders they meet, and the larger world. If you were inspired to become a teacher because you wanted to change the world, and instead find yourself limited by teach-to-the-test pressures, this is the book that will make you think hard about how you spend your time with students. It offers no easy answers, just a wealth of insight into the challenges of helping students think critically about the world, and starting points for conversations about diversity and controversy in your classroom, as well as in the larger community.
Author : Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781591589051
More effectively meet the diverse literacy needs of the growing Latino population by learning how to evaluate and select quality Latino children's literature. Latinos are the fastest growing and largest ethnic minority in the United States. The number of Latino children is at a historic high. As a result, librarians and teachers in the United States must know how to meet the informational, cultural, and traditional literacy needs of this student demographic group. An ideal way to overcome this challenge is by providing culturally accurate and authentic children's literature that represents the diversity of the Latino cultures. Much more than simply a topical bibliography, this book details both historical and current practices in educating Latino children; explains why having quality Latino children's literature in classrooms and libraries is necessary for the ethnic identity development of Latino children; and offers a historical overview of Latino children's literature in America. Web resources of interest to educators working with Latino children are also included.
Author : Jamie Martinez Wood
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : American literature
ISBN : 9781438107851
Provides short biographies of Latino American writers and journalists and information on their works.
