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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 receivingContributor Biography
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 AmericaArticle:Scholastic Parents
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.Article:Scholastic Kids Press Corps
9/25/2007
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Salsa Stories
by Lulu Delacre and Lulu DelacreGrade level Equivalent: 5.9
Lexile Level: 760LGuided Reading Level: S
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Grades 3-5
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 bookThe Surrender Tree
by Margarita EngleGrade level Equivalent: 5.2
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Grades 6-8
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. - Scholastic Reading Counts Quiz:
