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Maricel E. Presilla
Maricel E. Presilla journeyed to the San Blas Islands as part of her ongoing study of the foods and cultures of Latin America. After receiving

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Tales of Latin-American Traditions
Picture books and chapter books about Latin-American traditions. Themes such as immigration, family, and food, in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America

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Election 2008: America's Diversity is Strong
Scholastic Kid Reporter Jacob Schroeder speaks to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson about his Hispanic roots and his bid for the presidency.

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9/25/2007

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Salsa Stories
by Lulu Delacre and Lulu Delacre
Grade level Equivalent: 5.9
Lexile Level: 760L
Guided Reading Level: S
DRA Level: 40
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Grades 3-5

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The gift of a blank book to Carmen Teresa inspires her family to tell stories about their own childhoods, including their favorite foods. After hearing each tale, Carmen Teresa decides to put together a family recipe book, included in this book
The Surrender Tree
by Margarita Engle
Grade level Equivalent: 5.2
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Grades 6-8

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Cuba's three wars for independence take on a human face in this book of free verse as a variety of voices tell about their experiences during the wars.
The Secret Footprints
by Julia Alvarez and Fabian Negrin
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Grades K-2

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Drawing upon a Dominican legend, award-winning author Alvarez weaves a magical tale about a tribe of creatures called ciguapas who live in cool caves and underwater and come out on land only at night to hunt for food. Full color