Teen Nonfiction Celebrating Latinx Voices!

by Ogle, Rex

Book - 2022

In this memoir-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on-to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach...Show more In this memoir-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on-to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach him precious words in Spanish, to bring him to the library where he could take out as many books as he wanted, and to offer safety when darkness closed in. Show less

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Inheritance

A Visual Poem

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2022

In her most famous spoken-word poem, award -winning author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo celebrates the beauty and meaning of natural Black hair, her words vibrantly illustrated by artist Andrea Pippins. In her most famous spoken-word poem, award -winning author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo celebrates the beauty and meaning of natural Black hair, her words vibrantly illustrated by artist Andrea Pippins. Show less

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Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed

15 Voices From the Latinx Diaspora

Book - 2021

Bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fif...Show more Bestselling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora. These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction and grief, to identity and anti-Blackness, to finding love and speaking your truth. Show less

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An African American and Latinx History of the United States

by Ortiz, Paul

Book - 2018

Scholar and activist Paul Ortiz challenges the notion of westward progress as exalted by widely taught formulations such as "manifest destiny" a...Show more Scholar and activist Paul Ortiz challenges the notion of westward progress as exalted by widely taught formulations such as "manifest destiny" and "Jacksonian democracy," and shows how placing African American, Latinx, and Indigenous voices unapologetically front and center transforms US history into one of the working class organizing against imperialism Show less

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For Brown Girls With Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts

A Love Letter to Women of Color

by Mojica Rodríguez, Prisca Dorcas

Book - 2021

For generations, women of color have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism in this country, and too often, they have felt th...Show more For generations, women of color have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism in this country, and too often, they have felt that they had to face these challenges alone. Through her writing, her activism, and through founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez fought to create community to help women fight together. Show less

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Dreams From Many Rivers

A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2019

A middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through the voices of many and varied individuals ranging from Juan Ponce de León to modern-day sixth graders. A middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through the voices of many and varied individuals ranging from Juan Ponce de León to modern-day sixth graders. Show less

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Photographic

The Life of Graciela Iturbide

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2018

With more than two dozen photographs by Iturbide herselft, Photographic explores the questions of what it means to become an artist. With more than two dozen photographs by Iturbide herselft, Photographic explores the questions of what it means to become an artist. Show less

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Enchanted Air

Two Cultures, Two Wings : A Memoir

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

In this poetic memoir Engle, the first Latina woman to receive a Newbery Honor, tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. In this poetic memoir Engle, the first Latina woman to receive a Newbery Honor, tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. Show less

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Soaring Earth

A Companion Memoir to Enchanted Air

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2019

Memoir in verse of Margarita Engle's teenage years in Los Angeles against the turbulent backdrop of the Vietnam War. Addresses the notions of peace, civil...Show more Memoir in verse of Margarita Engle's teenage years in Los Angeles against the turbulent backdrop of the Vietnam War. Addresses the notions of peace, civil rights, freedom of expression, and environmental protection. A companion and follow-up to Engle's work, Enchanted air. Show less

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Inventing Latinos

A New Story of American Racism

by Gómez, Laura E.

Book - 2020

Part history, part guide for the future, the author, a professor of law, sociology and Chicana/Chicano studies at UCLA, presents a groundbreaking examinat...Show more Part history, part guide for the future, the author, a professor of law, sociology and Chicana/Chicano studies at UCLA, presents a groundbreaking examination of how Latinos’ new collective racial identity has changed the way race functions in this country. Show less

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Bird of Paradise

How I Became Latina

by Cepeda, Raquel

Book - 2013

An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testi...Show more An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testing, sharing her findings as well as her insights into controversies surrounding modern Latino identity. Show less

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Latinitas

Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers

by Menéndez, Juliet

Book - 2021

Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today. They followed their dreams--and just might encourage you to follow yours! Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today. They followed their dreams--and just might encourage you to follow yours! Show less

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