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Que' cosas dice mi abuela!/The Things My Grandmother Says by Ana Galan This book uses traditional Spanish-language sayings of a grandmother who is teaching her grandchildren manners. | Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh The Mendez family lived in Orange County, California, and fought for their children to attend a school that was close to their community. The family did not want their children to attend a segregated school that lacked the resources and was only for Mexican children. Her family sued the state of California. Their case ignited the flame for the Brown v Board of Education ruling that ended segregation in American schools. | Chicano Jr's Mexican Adventure by Raul Jimenez Chicano Jr. has lived in American his entire life. He is so excited about visiting his grandparents in Mexico for the first time. He goes on adventures and learns about his Mexican heritage. |
Que' cosas dice mi abuela!/The Things My Grandmother Says by Ana Galan
This book uses traditional Spanish-language sayings of a grandmother who is teaching her grandchildren manners.
Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh
The Mendez family lived in Orange County, California, and fought for their children to attend a school that was close to their community. The family did not want their children to attend a segregated school that lacked the resources and was only for Mexican children. Her family sued the state of California. Their case ignited the flame for the Brown v Board of Education ruling that ended segregation in American schools.
Chicano Jr's Mexican Adventure by Raul Jimenez
Chicano Jr. has lived in American his entire life. He is so excited about visiting his grandparents in Mexico for the first time. He goes on adventures and learns about his Mexican heritage.
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Yes! We are Latinos: Poems and Prose about the Latino Experience by Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Illustrated by David Diaz Thirteen young Latino(a)s living in the USA are introduced in this book to celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino(a) experience in America. This book not only touches on important historical events such as the Spanish Civil War, immigration to the US, and the internment of Latinos with Japanese ancestry during World War II, but it also encourages non-Latino(a) readers to learn the depth of the many contributions Latino(a)s have made in the US. | La Tierra de las Grullas Betita has been the story by her Papi of how she is a crane. One day her beloved Papi is arrested by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) and deported to Mexico. This story illustrates the resiliency of Betita and her family as she finds heart in her poetry. | El Sonador by Pam Munoz Ryan & Peter Sis Neftali isn't outgoing like other children. He likes spending time alone and daydreaming. While his father wants him to become a doctor, Neftali prevails against his shyness and father and becomes one of the world's most renowned poets, Pablo Neruda. |
Yes! We are Latinos: Poems and Prose about the Latino Experience by Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Illustrated by David Diaz
Thirteen young Latino(a)s living in the USA are introduced in this book to celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino(a) experience in America. This book not only touches on important historical events such as the Spanish Civil War, immigration to the US, and the internment of Latinos with Japanese ancestry during World War II, but it also encourages non-Latino(a) readers to learn the depth of the many contributions Latino(a)s have made in the US.
La Tierra de las Grullas
Betita has been the story by her Papi of how she is a crane. One day her beloved Papi is arrested by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) and deported to Mexico. This story illustrates the resiliency of Betita and her family as she finds heart in her poetry.
El Sonador by Pam Munoz Ryan & Peter Sis
Neftali isn't outgoing like other children. He likes spending time alone and daydreaming. While his father wants him to become a doctor, Neftali prevails against his shyness and father and becomes one of the world's most renowned poets, Pablo Neruda.
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Ellen Ochoa | Lin-Manuel Miranda Here's a kid-appropriate bio of this musical theater superstar, plus a super touching video of his own 8th grade English teaching sharing a message with him. | Sonia Sotomayor A great video intro to this Supreme Court Justice. For more Hispanic women taking charge in 2022, check out this list. |
Ellen Ochoa
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Here's a kid-appropriate bio of this musical theater superstar, plus a super touching video of his own 8th grade English teaching sharing a message with him.
Sonia Sotomayor
A great video intro to this Supreme Court Justice. For more Hispanic women taking charge in 2022, check out this list.
PPS Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Janeen Perry-Campbell, Director
