Theme: Latin Americans

The Dreamer

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

A fictionalized biography of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who grew up a painfully shy child, ridiculed by his overbearing father, but who became one of the most widely-read poets in the world.

Descriptors: Americas, Biography, Chile, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » 2 Comments

Oye, Celia!

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 2, 2007

Illustrations and rhythmic text celebrate the life and music of singer Celia Cruz, as a young fan attends a neighborhood dance party and hears loss, happiness, Latin American culture, and more in her voice and lyrics.

Descriptors: Biography, Caribbean, Cuba, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed