Latina and Latino Voices in Literature: Lives and Works, Updated and Expanded

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This revised edition of an award-winning resource celebrates the lives and works of 35 Latina and Latino authors who write for today's young readers. Expanded to include 12 additional authors, updated information on the original 23 authors profiled, and 135 new titles, this comprehensive reference tool helps teachers, librarians, and parents stay current on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary literature. Both established and emerging voices are profiled. Personal quotes and photographs introduce each biographical essay, presenting information gathered through interviews, personal communications, and research. A complete list of all books and works written by the author is included along with publication information. Annotations are provided for most of the titles, along with information on major themes, awards won, and recommended age levels. Evaluating Books for Bias provides helpful guidelines for examining and selecting books from a pluralistic perspective. Appendices offer further helpful information about the field, including special awards honoring books by Latinas and Latinos, a calendar of holidays and special days celebrated by the Latino community, and listings of related resources and organizations. The author has also compiled ideas for classroom activities and ways for librarians to extend the literary experience. A title index and extensive topic indexincluding themes, curricular areas, and genreshelp in planning story sessions and study units. This is a multipurpose resource for anyone who wants to help young readers connect with contemporary literature in a meaningful way.

Reviews

[a] carefully researched gem of a resource for anyone interested in writers of Latin American extraction....Well organized in presentation, informative in content, and great fun to read, this volume will make an excellent asset to any library. It is also a fascinating eye-opener to the extraordinary richness and breadth of Latino literature and will expand the horizons of any reader.-VOYA
[a]n easy-to-use resource for KS12 and adult reading, language arts classes, author studies, thematic integrated teaching approaches and more.-Teaching Tolerance
[t]his is an excellent source of information on Latino authors for those making the transition from late childhood to adulthood and teachers of children's or young adult literature....Recommended for public libraries and universities offering teaching credentials.-Library Journal
[T]his excellent guide to a dynamic literature is highly recommended for school, public and academic libraries.-Lawrence Looks at Books
A comprehensive collection of information on 35 Latina and Latino writers...This should be in every school library and teachers should refer to it regularly.-Curriculum Resources
A comprehensive collection....This should be in every school library and teachers should refer to it regularly.-Rethinking Schools
Latina and Latino Voices in Literature is a through resource for exploring the lives and works of these writers and illustrators, some familiar and some lesser known. It would be extremely useful for librarians and teachers looking to broaden their knowledge of this area of literature-Multicultural Review
Useful for teachers and librarians to have when evaluating children's books dealing with other cultures....As communities experience an influx of the Latino population, this resource can be useful in assisting libraries and schools to develop their services and collections. It is an essential reference tool for any library interested in serving this fast-growing population.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"a carefully researched gem of a resource for anyone interested in writers of Latin American extraction....Well organized in presentation, informative in content, and great fun to read, this volume will make an excellent asset to any library. It is also a fascinating eye-opener to the extraordinary richness and breadth of Latino literature and will expand the horizons of any reader."-VOYA
"an easy-to-use resource for KS12 and adult reading, language arts classes, author studies, thematic integrated teaching approaches and more."-Teaching Tolerance
"this is an excellent source of information on Latino authors for those making the transition from late childhood to adulthood and teachers of children's or young adult literature....Recommended for public libraries and universities offering teaching credentials."-Library Journal
"This excellent guide to a dynamic literature is highly recommended for school, public and academic libraries."-Lawrence Looks at Books
"[a] carefully researched gem of a resource for anyone interested in writers of Latin American extraction....Well organized in presentation, informative in content, and great fun to read, this volume will make an excellent asset to any library. It is also a fascinating eye-opener to the extraordinary richness and breadth of Latino literature and will expand the horizons of any reader."-VOYA
"[a]n easy-to-use resource for KS12 and adult reading, language arts classes, author studies, thematic integrated teaching approaches and more."-Teaching Tolerance
"[t]his is an excellent source of information on Latino authors for those making the transition from late childhood to adulthood and teachers of children's or young adult literature....Recommended for public libraries and universities offering teaching credentials."-Library Journal
"[T]his excellent guide to a dynamic literature is highly recommended for school, public and academic libraries."-Lawrence Looks at Books
"A comprehensive collection of information on 35 Latina and Latino writers...This should be in every school library and teachers should refer to it regularly."-Curriculum Resources
"A comprehensive collection....This should be in every school library and teachers should refer to it regularly."-Rethinking Schools
"Latina and Latino Voices in Literature is a through resource for exploring the lives and works of these writers and illustrators, some familiar and some lesser known. It would be extremely useful for librarians and teachers looking to broaden their knowledge of this area of literature"-Multicultural Review
"Useful for teachers and librarians to have when evaluating children's books dealing with other cultures....As communities experience an influx of the Latino population, this resource can be useful in assisting libraries and schools to develop their services and collections. It is an essential reference tool for any library interested in serving this fast-growing population."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

Author Bio

FRANCES ANN DAY teaches Latino children's literature at Sonoma State University and conducts workshops nationwide. She is the author of Multicultural Voices in Contemporary Literature (1994, 1999) and Lesbian and Gay Voices: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults (2000). Both books won Skipping Stones Awards, which honor social justice and multicultural understanding. Lesbian and Gay Voices was also an ALA finalist for a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Book Award.