Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Doreen Gonzales. By Enslow Publishers.
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1 comments about Gloria Estefan: Singer and Entertainer (Hispanic Biographies).
- I read this book for a class assignment on biographical non-fiction. I have been a fan of Gloria Estefan's for many years, so I thought this would be a great history of her life. This book is great for children to read because it is a history of such of the Cuban government and what the people who lived there had to endure. I liked that the book gave not only information on how things in Cuba affected Gloria and her family, but it also tells of a historical account of Castro and Cuba becoming a communist country. I also enjoyed the explanation of the record industry and how the artist get their music recorded and listened to on the radio.
The life of Gloria Estefan is inspiring to any young girl who may feel inadequate or talentless. Gloria is very family oriented and this book reflects her values and commitment to her heritage. The end of the book gives chronological accounts in her life, a record of her releases and chapter notes that are very resourceful.
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Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Nan Elsasser and Kyle MacKenzie and Yvonne Tixier y Vigil. By The Feminist Press at CUNY.
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No comments about Las Mujeres: Conversations from a Hispanic Community (Women's Lives/Womens Work).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Mary Olmstead and JUDITH FRANCISCA BACA. By Raintree.
The regular list price is $9.99.
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No comments about Judy Baca (Hispanic-American Biographies).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Ivan A. Castro. By Libraries Unlimited.
The regular list price is $55.00.
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No comments about 100 Hispanics You Should Know.
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Lila Guzman and Rick Guzman. By Enslow Elementary.
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No comments about George Lopez: Comedian And TV Star (Famous Latinos).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Ron Knapp. By Enslow Publishers.
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No comments about Sports Great Bobby Bonilla (Sports Great Books).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Megan Schoenberger. By Capstone Press.
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No comments about Diego Rivera: Artist and Muralist (Fact Finders Biographies: Great Hispanics).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by Alberto Alvaro Ríos. By University of New Mexico Press.
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2 comments about Capirotada: A Nogales Memoir.
- Sometimes you just want to read something that warms your heart. Something that is so rich and abundant with kindliness and warmth that you have to pause several times in your reading to ponder and absorb. The author must have been a very "nice boy." A nice boy with kaleidoscope vision and compassion.
Nothing fancy. Just plain home-cooking, albeit sometimes spicy, like the chilaquilas recipe in the book, which incidently, is wonderful!
- I have never read a book about my hometown. This book took me back to my childhood days, and what it meant to grow up in a border town where everyone knew each other, everyone was friendly, there was no racism and you could sleep with the door unlocked, leave your keys in the car and it was safe. It also brought sadness at the same time, since Nogales is not the same Nogales of the fifties, sixties, seventies and even part of the eighties. It has grown extensively, has crime, and is no longer the little friendly town I once knew and loved.
Albert was at Nogales High School at the same time as I. He has truly written a BEAUTIFUL memoir of what my little childhood town was.I knew his family, his father married my husband and I and his mom pierced my ears. I was saddened by the fact that his father had passed away,(since we moved to culture shock California 10 years ago,I don't have much contact with Nogalians). But, believe me,you don't have to be from Nogales to enjoy this little marvel of a book.
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Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by John Bankston. By Mitchell Lane Publishers.
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No comments about Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna (Latinos in American History).
Posted in Biography (Monday, September 8, 2008)
Written by George Ancona. By Children's Press (CT).
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No comments about Mis Abuelos/ My Grandparents (Somos Latinos / We Are Latinos).
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