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The Best of Latino Heritage, 1996-2002. A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books About Latino People.
Isabel Schon
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Description for The Best of Latino Heritage, 1996-2002. A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books About Latino People.
Hardback. Designed as an aid for librarians and teachers who are interested in exposing students to the cultures of Latino people, this reference provides grades K-12 with an understanding of the people, history, and art, as well as the political and social problems of Latin America and Spain. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JM; DSB; GBC; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 485.
Designed as an aid for librarians and teachers who are interested in exposing students to the cultures of Latino people through noteworthy books, Schon's guide will provide students in grades K-12 with an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the people, history, and art, as well as, the political, social, and economic problems of Latin America, Spain, and the Latino-heritage people in the United States. Each book listed has been selected as exemplary on the basis of its quality of art and writing, presentation of material, and appeal to the intended audience. All contain recent information, and must be both entertaining and possessing high potential for interest of involvement of the reader. As opposed to many books that contain obsolete information or that expose a very limited or one-sided view of Latino/Hispanic people, customs, or countries, these recommended titles are refreshing, imaginative, or illuminating and present new insights into Latino people and cultures. The Best of Latino Heritage will encourage readers, librarians, and teachers to expand their interests into the fascinating cultures of Latino/Hispanic people both in the United States and abroad.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810846692
SKU
V9780810846692
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Isabel Schon
Dr. Isabel Schon is Director of the Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents at California State University, San Marcos. Her previous Scarecrow publications include Best of the Latino Heritage (1996), Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults (1996), Basic Collection of Children's Books in Spanish (1986), and multi-volume series of Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults and A Latino Heritage.
Reviews for The Best of Latino Heritage, 1996-2002. A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books About Latino People.
An excellent tool for collection development in areas such as diversity, Latino studies, and contemporary literature.
Booklist, 9/1/2003
A straightforward guide to good reading, Schon's book is a boon to librarians, parents, and teachers who want to increase cultural awareness for readers. The insightful text is beautifully organized...Book buyers can share her confidence in choosing the best in Latino literature.
American Reference Books Annual
A valuable addition because of the scarcity of guides to Latino literature.
School Library Connection
An absolute must for librarians who want to help patrons locate quality books about people from a variety of locales including Argentina, El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, Mexico, and Chile as well as the United States and thirteen other countries.
VOYA
Booklist, 9/1/2003
A straightforward guide to good reading, Schon's book is a boon to librarians, parents, and teachers who want to increase cultural awareness for readers. The insightful text is beautifully organized...Book buyers can share her confidence in choosing the best in Latino literature.
American Reference Books Annual
A valuable addition because of the scarcity of guides to Latino literature.
School Library Connection
An absolute must for librarians who want to help patrons locate quality books about people from a variety of locales including Argentina, El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, Mexico, and Chile as well as the United States and thirteen other countries.
VOYA