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Posted on · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.
Posted on · In two recent bilingual picture books by Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz from Piñata books, Sofi and Julia learn about themselves and the world around them through dance and painting.
Posted on · In this new book, two attorneys tell the story of the fight to end culturally-biased IQ tests that were used to incorrectly classify numerous Latino and African American children as EMR (Educable Mentally Retarded).
Posted on · In this picture book, 14-year-old René and his father flee war and violence in El Salvador seeking a new life in the United States.
Posted on · A notable, but largely forgotten, Spanish language novel is translated and released for the first time in bilingual format.
Posted on · Author José M. Hernández, a child of Latino migrant farmworkers, talks about pursuing his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut.
Posted on · In Gallardo's new novel, the young Doña Amada must contend with her Bruja mother, her temperamental mother in-law and a conniving rival in order to achieve a successful marriage to her beloved Alberto.
Posted on · Fourth grader Lance Garcia uses his superior intelligence, imagination and psychological insight to discourage and reduce bullying at his school.
Posted on · Progressive author Henry A.J. Ramos explores challenges and possible solutions for America's rapidly changing demographics.
Posted on · In Cisneros' latest book, a successful Latina attorney makes a critical mistake and is forced to start her career over again in a far less prestigious position.
Posted on · A seemingly isolated fish swimming alone in a bowl reaches out and finds an unexpected and imaginative companion.
Posted on · Abandoned by her mother, 16 year old Martha must adapt to a new life, language and attitude in Laredo with her Spanish speaking curandera grandmother.
Posted on · Two new bilingual books by children's author Xavier Garza feature shapeshifting cucuys invading a peaceful neighborhood and musical skeletons visiting a family to help celebrate Day of the Dead.
Posted on · Ex-con turned private investigator Gus Corral receives an unusual and risky assignment from a Cuban born American baseball star.
Posted on · In her new novel 'Night-Blooming Jasmin(n)e', a talented and ambitious young Afro-Latina is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and must overcome numerous challenges