These short stories, peppered with Spanish words and idioms, deal with Latino youth struggling with the successes and failures of growing up in California’s Central Valley. Although the characters are Latino, many young readers working their way to adulthood will identify with the universal themes.
The following books written by and about Hispanics range from picture books illustrated with folk art to photographed autobiographies of children of migrant farmworkers. Many of these books are bilingual and others are sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and phrases. They communicate difficulties growing up as a Latino, provide portraits of close family ties, and offer a look at Hispanic foods, arts, holidays, and other traditions. While learning about Hispanic people and culture, your students will also be learning Spanish!
