Latino Voices

Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino experience in the United States. Free verse fictional narratives are told from the perspective of 12 young people. Each profile is supplemented with information that will...

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

Miguel is not thrilled when his mother lets the Sword family live with them. Tia Lola works her special brand of magic and charm to save the summer for everyone.

When Tia Lola gets a job teaching Spanish at Juanita's and Miguel's school, Juanita thinks it's great, but Miguel is mortified. In just a few days, she wins over the hearts of the students and organizes a treasure hunt and carnival. Will Miguel be able...

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a small town with families and animals she loves. When a puma begins to terrify the village, she decides to do something about it. She learns along the way that things are not always what they appear to be. ...

Cuentos de Apolo portrays the hopes, pleasures, and frustrations of a sensitive black country boy who is anxious to learn about the world around him.

Long ago in ancient Mexico, the sun disappeared. The animals abandoned hope after a desperate search--all except for the brave lizard who would not give up until she brought back light and warmth to everyone.