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Esperanza Rising

by Ryan, Pam Muñoz

A little girl experiences the hardship of immigrating to a new country where she no longer has the status of a Mexican princess, but a Californian laborer.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Scholastic, 2000, New York, NY

Festivals of the World: Puerto Rico

by Erin Foley

Explores five Puerto Rican festivals: The Calle San Sebastian Festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations during the Las Navidades, the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares, and Puerto Rican Day in the United States.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1997, Milwaukee, WI

Ghost Wings

by Joosse, Barbara M.

The story of a little girl grieving the loss of her grandmother as she learns about the importance of the celebration of the Days of the Dead.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Chronicle, 2001, San Francisco, CA

Gullywasher : Il chaparron torrencial

by Rossi, Joyce

Leticia's grandfather, who was a vaquero as a young man, provides fanciful explanations for how he got his wrinkles, white hair, round belly, and stooped frame. Presented in English and Spanish.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Rising Moon Press, 1995, Flagstaff, AZ

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

by Krull, Kathleen

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.  

  • Topics Latino History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Harcourt, 2003, New York, NY
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Award Key

Caldecott Medal
Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
Newberry Medal
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
Coretta Scott King Award
Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
Golden Kite Award
Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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